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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.16, 1,152.67 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.16, 1,152.67 and 503.64 is: 695.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.16 : 1,152.67 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.16/1,152.67 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.16x = 1,152.67 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.16x = 580,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,529.46/835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.11

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