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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.87, 1,154.92 and 505.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.87, 1,154.92 and 505.29 is: 697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.87 : 1,154.92 = 505.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.87/1,154.92 = 505.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.87x = 1,154.92 × 505.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.87x = 583,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,569.53/836.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.32

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