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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.65, 1,153.31 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.65, 1,153.31 and 504.09 is: 695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.65 : 1,153.31 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.65/1,153.31 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.65x = 1,153.31 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.65x = 581,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,369.52/835.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.71

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