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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.60, 1,152.47 and 503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.60, 1,152.47 and 503.68 is: 694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.60 : 1,152.47 = 503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.60/1,152.47 = 503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.60x = 1,152.47 × 503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.60x = 580,470.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,470.33/835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.68

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