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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 952.11 and 532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 952.11 and 532.86 is: 797.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 952.11 = 532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/952.11 = 532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 952.11 × 532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 507,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,341.33/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.93

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