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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.30, 1,151.98 and 503.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.30, 1,151.98 and 503.61 is: 694.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.30 : 1,151.98 = 503.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.30/1,151.98 = 503.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.30x = 1,151.98 × 503.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.30x = 580,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,148.65/835.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.54

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