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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 953.07 and 544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 953.07 and 544.54 is: 816.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 953.07 = 544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/953.07 = 544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 953.07 × 544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 518,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,984.74/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.96

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