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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.16, 1,154.34 and 504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.16, 1,154.34 and 504.66 is: 696.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.16 : 1,154.34 = 504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.16/1,154.34 = 504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.16x = 1,154.34 × 504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.16x = 582,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,549.22/836.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.70

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