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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.84, 877.20 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.84, 877.20 and 504.32 is: 695.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.84 : 877.20 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.84/877.20 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.84x = 877.20 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.84x = 442,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,389.50/635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.76

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