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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 877.61 and 542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 877.61 and 542.96 is: 750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 877.61 = 542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/877.61 = 542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 877.61 × 542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 476,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,507.13/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.10

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