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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.14, 947.40 and 531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.14, 947.40 and 531.26 is: 792.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.14 : 947.40 = 531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.14/947.40 = 531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.14x = 947.40 × 531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.14x = 503,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,312.55/635.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.44

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