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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 947.72 and 619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 947.72 and 619.72 is: 923.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 947.72 = 619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/947.72 = 619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 947.72 × 619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 587,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,321.04/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.93

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