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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.94, 1,152.89 and 504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.94, 1,152.89 and 504.30 is: 695.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.94 : 1,152.89 = 504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.94/1,152.89 = 504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.94x = 1,152.89 × 504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.94x = 581,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,402.43/835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.51

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