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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 952.85 and 617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 952.85 and 617.24 is: 925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 952.85 = 617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/952.85 = 617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 952.85 × 617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 588,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,133.91/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.33

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