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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.41, 1,154.28 and 504.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.41, 1,154.28 and 504.83 is: 696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.41 : 1,154.28 = 504.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.41/1,154.28 = 504.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.41x = 1,154.28 × 504.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.41x = 582,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,711.58/836.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.68

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