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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.75, 875.41 and 535.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.75, 875.41 and 535.65 is: 738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.75 : 875.41 = 535.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.75/875.41 = 535.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.75x = 875.41 × 535.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.75x = 468,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,913.37/634.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.74

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