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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 952.20 and 554.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 952.20 and 554.70 is: 830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 952.20 = 554.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/952.20 = 554.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 952.20 × 554.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 528,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,185.34/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.87

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