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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.37, 1,153.70 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.37, 1,153.70 and 504.60 is: 696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.37 : 1,153.70 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.37/1,153.70 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.37x = 1,153.70 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.37x = 582,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,154.50/836.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.05

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