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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 953.70 and 592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 953.70 and 592.20 is: 889.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 953.70 = 592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/953.70 = 592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 953.70 × 592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 564,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,781.14/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.06

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