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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 954.32 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 954.32 and 563.88 is: 846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 954.32 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/954.32 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 954.32 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 538,121.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,121.96/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.90

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