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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.47, 1,153.31 and 503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.47, 1,153.31 and 503.82 is: 695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.47 : 1,153.31 = 503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.47/1,153.31 = 503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.47x = 1,153.31 × 503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.47x = 581,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,058.13/835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.49

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