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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 875.85 and 524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 875.85 and 524.70 is: 723.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 875.85 = 524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/875.85 = 524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 875.85 × 524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 459,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,558.50/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.26

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