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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.95, 1,153.49 and 504.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.95, 1,153.49 and 504.35 is: 695.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.95 : 1,153.49 = 504.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.95/1,153.49 = 504.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.95x = 1,153.49 × 504.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.95x = 581,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,754.39/835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.92

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