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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.52, 1,153.04 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.52, 1,153.04 and 504.16 is: 695.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.52 : 1,153.04 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.52/1,153.04 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.52x = 1,153.04 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.52x = 581,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,316.65/835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.75

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