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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.54, 1,153.18 and 504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.54, 1,153.18 and 504.01 is: 695.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.54 : 1,153.18 = 504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.54/1,153.18 = 504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.54x = 1,153.18 × 504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.54x = 581,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,218.15/835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.62

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