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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.98, 875.52 and 530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.98, 875.52 and 530.22 is: 731.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.98 : 875.52 = 530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.98/875.52 = 530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.98x = 875.52 × 530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.98x = 464,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,218.21/634.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.08

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