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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 952.88 and 520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 952.88 and 520.64 is: 780.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 952.88 = 520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/952.88 = 520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 952.88 × 520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 496,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,108.74/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.96

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