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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.15, 1,152.97 and 503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.15, 1,152.97 and 503.66 is: 695.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.15 : 1,152.97 = 503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.15/1,152.97 = 503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.15x = 1,152.97 × 503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.15x = 580,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,704.87/835.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.33

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