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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 876.39 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 876.39 and 546.96 is: 754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 876.39 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/876.39 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 876.39 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 479,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,350.27/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.19

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