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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 951.72 and 574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 951.72 and 574.92 is: 860.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 951.72 = 574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/951.72 = 574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 951.72 × 574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 547,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,162.86/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.64

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