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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.04, 1,153.60 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.04, 1,153.60 and 504.48 is: 696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.04 : 1,153.60 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.04/1,153.60 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.04x = 1,153.60 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.04x = 581,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,968.13/836.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.10

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