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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 876.49 and 552.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 876.49 and 552.03 is: 761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 876.49 = 552.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/876.49 = 552.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 876.49 × 552.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 483,848.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,848.77/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.20

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