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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.85, 877.11 and 591.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.85, 877.11 and 591.36 is: 815.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.85 : 877.11 = 591.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.85/877.11 = 591.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.85x = 877.11 × 591.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.85x = 518,687.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,687.77/635.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.74

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