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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.88, 873.59 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.88, 873.59 and 535.14 is: 738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.88 : 873.59 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.88/873.59 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.88x = 873.59 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.88x = 467,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,490.28/632.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.67

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