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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 952.23 and 533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 952.23 and 533.54 is: 799.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 952.23 = 533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/952.23 = 533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 952.23 × 533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 508,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,052.79/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.33

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