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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 955.90 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634, 955.90 and 507.28 is: 764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 955.90 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/955.90 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 955.90 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 484,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,908.95/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.84

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