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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.10, 1,152.08 and 503.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.10, 1,152.08 and 503.32 is: 694.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.10 : 1,152.08 = 503.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.10/1,152.08 = 503.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.10x = 1,152.08 × 503.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.10x = 579,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,864.91/835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.37

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