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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 951.93 and 563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 951.93 and 563.34 is: 843.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 951.93 = 563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/951.93 = 563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 951.93 × 563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 536,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,260.25/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.57

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