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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.08, 952.78 and 563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.08, 952.78 and 563.40 is: 845.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.08 : 952.78 = 563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.08/952.78 = 563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.08x = 952.78 × 563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.08x = 536,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,796.25/635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.24

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