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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.92, 1,153.17 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.92, 1,153.17 and 504.48 is: 695.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.92 : 1,153.17 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.92/1,153.17 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.92x = 1,153.17 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.92x = 581,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,751.20/835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.94

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