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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 875.72 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 875.72 and 504.32 is: 695.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 875.72 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/875.72 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 875.72 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 441,643.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,643.11/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.22

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