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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.27, 877.30 and 634.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.27, 877.30 and 634.05 is: 875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.27 : 877.30 = 634.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.27/877.30 = 634.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.27x = 877.30 × 634.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.27x = 556,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,250.48/635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.62

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