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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.78, 1,153.01 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.78, 1,153.01 and 504.02 is: 695.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.78 : 1,153.01 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.78/1,153.01 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.78x = 1,153.01 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.78x = 581,137.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,137.96/835.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.33

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