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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 877.32 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 877.32 and 542.04 is: 748.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 877.32 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/877.32 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 877.32 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 475,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,542.53/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.51

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