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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.72, 950.45 and 531.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.72, 950.45 and 531.75 is: 796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.72 : 950.45 = 531.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.72/950.45 = 531.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.72x = 950.45 × 531.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.72x = 505,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,401.79/634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.26

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