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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.59, 875.79 and 536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.59, 875.79 and 536.22 is: 740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.59 : 875.79 = 536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.59/875.79 = 536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.59x = 875.79 × 536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.59x = 469,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,616.11/634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.03

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