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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.57, 952.54 and 548.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.57, 952.54 and 548.90 is: 822.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.57 : 952.54 = 548.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.57/952.54 = 548.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.57x = 952.54 × 548.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.57x = 522,849.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,849.21/635.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.65

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