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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 952.12 and 532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 952.12 and 532.84 is: 797.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 952.12 = 532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/952.12 = 532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 952.12 × 532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 507,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,327.62/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.91

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