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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 875.34 and 524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 875.34 and 524.34 is: 722.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 875.34 = 524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/875.34 = 524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 875.34 × 524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 458,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,975.78/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.75

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