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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.93, 1,153.79 and 504.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.93, 1,153.79 and 504.58 is: 696.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.93 : 1,153.79 = 504.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.93/1,153.79 = 504.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.93x = 1,153.79 × 504.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.93x = 582,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,180.84/835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.44

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