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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.09, 1,152.41 and 503.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.09, 1,152.41 and 503.35 is: 694.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.09 : 1,152.41 = 503.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.09/1,152.41 = 503.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.09x = 1,152.41 × 503.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.09x = 580,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,063.06/835.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.61

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