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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.76, 955.02 and 538.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.76, 955.02 and 538.46 is: 808.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.76 : 955.02 = 538.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.76/955.02 = 538.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.76x = 955.02 × 538.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.76x = 514,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,237.38/635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.85

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