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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.91, 1,152.21 and 636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.91, 1,152.21 and 636.08 is: 876.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.91 : 1,152.21 = 636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.91/1,152.21 = 636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.91x = 1,152.21 × 636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.91x = 732,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,888.80/835.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.76

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