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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.81, 1,152.88 and 504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.81, 1,152.88 and 504.34 is: 695.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.81 : 1,152.88 = 504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.81/1,152.88 = 504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.81x = 1,152.88 × 504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.81x = 581,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,443.50/835.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.66

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