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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.03, 1,153.76 and 504.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.03, 1,153.76 and 504.57 is: 696.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.03 : 1,153.76 = 504.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.03/1,153.76 = 504.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.03x = 1,153.76 × 504.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.03x = 582,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,152.68/836.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.33

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