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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.18, 1,153.88 and 504.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.18, 1,153.88 and 504.53 is: 696.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.18 : 1,153.88 = 504.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.18/1,153.88 = 504.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.18x = 1,153.88 × 504.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.18x = 582,161.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,161.31/836.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.22

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