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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.44, 877.08 and 520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.44, 877.08 and 520.24 is: 718.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.44 : 877.08 = 520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.44/877.08 = 520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.44x = 877.08 × 520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.44x = 456,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,292.10/635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.07

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