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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.82, 953.56 and 533.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.82, 953.56 and 533.15 is: 799.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.82 : 953.56 = 533.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.82/953.56 = 533.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.82x = 953.56 × 533.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.82x = 508,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,391.57/635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.58

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