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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.13, 1,154.10 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.13, 1,154.10 and 504.50 is: 696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.13 : 1,154.10 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.13/1,154.10 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.13x = 1,154.10 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.13x = 582,243.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,243.45/836.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.36

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