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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.23, 876.30 and 547.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.23, 876.30 and 547.75 is: 755.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.23 : 876.30 = 547.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.23/876.30 = 547.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.23x = 876.30 × 547.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.23x = 479,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,993.33/635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.62

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