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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.51, 1,153.10 and 504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.51, 1,153.10 and 504.04 is: 695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.51 : 1,153.10 = 504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.51/1,153.10 = 504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.51x = 1,153.10 × 504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.51x = 581,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,208.52/835.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.63

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