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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.48, 1,154.38 and 504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.48, 1,154.38 and 504.76 is: 696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.48 : 1,154.38 = 504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.48/1,154.38 = 504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.48x = 1,154.38 × 504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.48x = 582,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,684.85/836.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.59

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