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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.13, 1,151.77 and 503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.13, 1,151.77 and 503.49 is: 694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.13 : 1,151.77 = 503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.13/1,151.77 = 503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.13x = 1,151.77 × 503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.13x = 579,899.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,899.10/835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.38

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