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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 957.05 and 577.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 957.05 and 577.94 is: 870.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 957.05 = 577.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/957.05 = 577.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 957.05 × 577.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 553,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,116.98/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.56

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