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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.05, 1,152.90 and 504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.05, 1,152.90 and 504.43 is: 695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.05 : 1,152.90 = 504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.05/1,152.90 = 504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.05x = 1,152.90 × 504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.05x = 581,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,557.35/836.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.60

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