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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.97, 876.08 and 510.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.97, 876.08 and 510.77 is: 704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.97 : 876.08 = 510.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.97/876.08 = 510.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.97x = 876.08 × 510.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.97x = 447,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,478.85/634.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.72

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