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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.63, 1,154.79 and 505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.63, 1,154.79 and 505 is: 697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.63 : 1,154.79 = 505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.63/1,154.79 = 505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.63x = 1,154.79 × 505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.63x = 583,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,168.95/836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.05

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