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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 876.42 and 562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 876.42 and 562.60 is: 775.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 876.42 = 562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/876.42 = 562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 876.42 × 562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 493,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,073.89/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.81

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