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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 878.22 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 878.22 and 609.12 is: 841.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 878.22 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/878.22 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 878.22 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 534,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,941.37/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.42

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