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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.74, 950.58 and 522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.74, 950.58 and 522.84 is: 786.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.74 : 950.58 = 522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.74/950.58 = 522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.74x = 950.58 × 522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.74x = 497,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,001.25/631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.72

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