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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.10, 1,151.78 and 503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.10, 1,151.78 and 503.18 is: 693.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.10 : 1,151.78 = 503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.10/1,151.78 = 503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.10x = 1,151.78 × 503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.10x = 579,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,546.90/835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.99

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