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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.48, 1,152.79 and 503.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.48, 1,152.79 and 503.92 is: 695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.48 : 1,152.79 = 503.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.48/1,152.79 = 503.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.48x = 1,152.79 × 503.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.48x = 580,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,913.94/835.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.31

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