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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.80, 951.84 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.80, 951.84 and 548.80 is: 821.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.80 : 951.84 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.80/951.84 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.80x = 951.84 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.80x = 522,369.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,369.79/635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.59

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