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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.73, 952.44 and 533.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.73, 952.44 and 533.67 is: 799.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.73 : 952.44 = 533.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.73/952.44 = 533.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.73x = 952.44 × 533.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.73x = 508,288.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,288.65/635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.54

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