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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.17, 1,152.31 and 503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.17, 1,152.31 and 503.59 is: 694.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.17 : 1,152.31 = 503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.17/1,152.31 = 503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.17x = 1,152.31 × 503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.17x = 580,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,296.12/835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.82

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