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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 952.20 and 527.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 952.20 and 527.70 is: 790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 952.20 = 527.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/952.20 = 527.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 952.20 × 527.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 502,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,475.94/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.43

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