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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.96, 1,155 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.96, 1,155 and 505.32 is: 697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.96 : 1,155 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.96/1,155 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.96x = 1,155 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.96x = 583,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,644.60/836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.34

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