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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.59, 1,153.16 and 504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.59, 1,153.16 and 504.07 is: 695.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.59 : 1,153.16 = 504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.59/1,153.16 = 504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.59x = 1,153.16 × 504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.59x = 581,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,269.85/835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.64

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