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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 876.12 and 518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 876.12 and 518.96 is: 715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 876.12 = 518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/876.12 = 518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 876.12 × 518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 454,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,671.24/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.34

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