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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 875.24 and 595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634, 875.24 and 595.60 is: 822.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 875.24 = 595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/875.24 = 595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 875.24 × 595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 521,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,292.94/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.23

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