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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.86, 951.63 and 533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.86, 951.63 and 533.26 is: 798.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.86 : 951.63 = 533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.86/951.63 = 533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.86x = 951.63 × 533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.86x = 507,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,466.21/635.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.08

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