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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.47, 1,153.06 and 504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.47, 1,153.06 and 504.08 is: 695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.47 : 1,153.06 = 504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.47/1,153.06 = 504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.47x = 1,153.06 × 504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.47x = 581,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,236.44/835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.70

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