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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.22, 875.34 and 618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.22, 875.34 and 618.24 is: 851.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.22 : 875.34 = 618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.22/875.34 = 618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.22x = 875.34 × 618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.22x = 541,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,170.20/635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.94

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