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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.63, 1,152.96 and 504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.63, 1,152.96 and 504.07 is: 695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.63 : 1,152.96 = 504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.63/1,152.96 = 504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.63x = 1,152.96 × 504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.63x = 581,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,172.55/835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.49

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