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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.63, 952.24 and 552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.63, 952.24 and 552.51 is: 829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.63 : 952.24 = 552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.63/952.24 = 552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.63x = 952.24 × 552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.63x = 526,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,122.12/634.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.03

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