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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 952.59 and 552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 952.59 and 552.99 is: 828.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 952.59 = 552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/952.59 = 552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 952.59 × 552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 526,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,775.28/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.78

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