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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.06, 874.58 and 633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.06, 874.58 and 633.20 is: 872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.06 : 874.58 = 633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.06/874.58 = 633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.06x = 874.58 × 633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.06x = 553,776.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,776.52/635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.01

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