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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.41, 874.96 and 633.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.41, 874.96 and 633.25 is: 871.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.41 : 874.96 = 633.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.41/874.96 = 633.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.41x = 874.96 × 633.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.41x = 554,068.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,068.42/635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.99

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