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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.94, 1,153.85 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.94, 1,153.85 and 504.32 is: 696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.94 : 1,153.85 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.94/1,153.85 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.94x = 1,153.85 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.94x = 581,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,901.34/835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.10

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