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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.66, 952.71 and 558.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.66, 952.71 and 558.77 is: 837.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.66 : 952.71 = 558.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.66/952.71 = 558.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.66x = 952.71 × 558.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.66x = 532,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,350.09/635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.48

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