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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 877.34 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 877.34 and 566.52 is: 782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 877.34 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/877.34 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 877.34 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 497,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,030.66/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.38

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