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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 952.80 and 557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 952.80 and 557.80 is: 836.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 952.80 = 557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/952.80 = 557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 952.80 × 557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 531,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,471.84/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.94

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