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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.57, 1,153.20 and 504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.57, 1,153.20 and 504.01 is: 695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.57 : 1,153.20 = 504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.57/1,153.20 = 504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.57x = 1,153.20 × 504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.57x = 581,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,224.33/835.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.60

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