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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.26, 1,153.12 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.26, 1,153.12 and 503.76 is: 695.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.26 : 1,153.12 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.26/1,153.12 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.26x = 1,153.12 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.26x = 580,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,895.73/835.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.47

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