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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.44, 1,153.84 and 505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.44, 1,153.84 and 505 is: 696.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.44 : 1,153.84 = 505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.44/1,153.84 = 505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.44x = 1,153.84 × 505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.44x = 582,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,689.20/836.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.63

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