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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.94, 952.41 and 566.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.94, 952.41 and 566.75 is: 850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.94 : 952.41 = 566.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.94/952.41 = 566.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.94x = 952.41 × 566.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.94x = 539,774.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,774.33/634.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.12

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