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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 875.75 and 510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 875.75 and 510.84 is: 704.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 875.75 = 510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/875.75 = 510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 875.75 × 510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 447,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,365.58/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.07

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