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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.97, 1,153.71 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.97, 1,153.71 and 504.48 is: 696.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.97 : 1,153.71 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.97/1,153.71 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.97x = 1,153.71 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.97x = 582,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,023.62/835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.23

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