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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.21, 1,152.48 and 503.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.21, 1,152.48 and 503.65 is: 694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.21 : 1,152.48 = 503.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.21/1,152.48 = 503.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.21x = 1,152.48 × 503.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.21x = 580,446.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,446.55/835.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.97

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