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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.79, 1,153.03 and 504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.79, 1,153.03 and 504.04 is: 695.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.79 : 1,153.03 = 504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.79/1,153.03 = 504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.79x = 1,153.03 × 504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.79x = 581,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,171.09/835.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.35

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