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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.27, 1,154.13 and 504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.27, 1,154.13 and 504.71 is: 696.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.27 : 1,154.13 = 504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.27/1,154.13 = 504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.27x = 1,154.13 × 504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.27x = 582,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,500.95/836.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.55

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