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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 875.52 and 601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 875.52 and 601.44 is: 828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 875.52 = 601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/875.52 = 601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 875.52 × 601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 526,572.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,572.75/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.57

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