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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.32, 875.72 and 606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.32, 875.72 and 606.80 is: 837.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.32 : 875.72 = 606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.32/875.72 = 606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.32x = 875.72 × 606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.32x = 531,386.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,386.90/634.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.73

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