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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.96, 874.96 and 607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.96, 874.96 and 607.12 is: 839.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.96 : 874.96 = 607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.96/874.96 = 607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.96x = 874.96 × 607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.96x = 531,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,205.72/632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.24

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