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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.43, 875.70 and 509.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.43, 875.70 and 509.25 is: 701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.43 : 875.70 = 509.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.43/875.70 = 509.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.43x = 875.70 × 509.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.43x = 445,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,950.23/635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.81

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