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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.33, 1,152.58 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.33, 1,152.58 and 636.12 is: 877.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.33 : 1,152.58 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.33/1,152.58 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.33x = 1,152.58 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.33x = 733,178.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,178.79/835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.71

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