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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.51, 875.63 and 592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.51, 875.63 and 592.65 is: 816.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.51 : 875.63 = 592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.51/875.63 = 592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.51x = 875.63 × 592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.51x = 518,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,943.60/635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.57

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