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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 952.80 and 525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 952.80 and 525.40 is: 788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 952.80 = 525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/952.80 = 525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 952.80 × 525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 500,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,601.12/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.32

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