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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.77, 1,153.44 and 504.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.77, 1,153.44 and 504.21 is: 695.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.77 : 1,153.44 = 504.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.77/1,153.44 = 504.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.77x = 1,153.44 × 504.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.77x = 581,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,575.98/835.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.86

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