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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 954.96 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 954.96 and 554.40 is: 832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 954.96 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/954.96 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 954.96 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 529,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,429.82/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.75

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