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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.23, 950.13 and 552.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.23, 950.13 and 552.83 is: 828.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.23 : 950.13 = 552.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.23/950.13 = 552.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.23x = 950.13 × 552.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.23x = 525,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,255.62/634.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.18

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