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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.11, 1,152.09 and 476.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.11, 1,152.09 and 476.01 is: 656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.11 : 1,152.09 = 476.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.11/1,152.09 = 476.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.11x = 1,152.09 × 476.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.11x = 548,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,406.36/835.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.69

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