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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,153.03 and 586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,153.03 and 586.74 is: 809.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,153.03 = 586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,153.03 = 586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,153.03 × 586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 676,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,528.82/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.86

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