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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 877.26 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 877.26 and 511.80 is: 706.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 877.26 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/877.26 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 877.26 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 448,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,981.67/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.21

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