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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 874.68 and 547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 874.68 and 547.52 is: 753.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 874.68 = 547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/874.68 = 547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 874.68 × 547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 478,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,904.79/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.75

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