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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 876.21 and 518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 876.21 and 518.16 is: 714.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 876.21 = 518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/876.21 = 518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 876.21 × 518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 454,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,016.97/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.20

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