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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 952.77 and 611.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.88, 952.77 and 611.91 is: 916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.88 : 952.77 = 611.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.88/952.77 = 611.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.88x = 952.77 × 611.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.88x = 583,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,009.49/635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.85

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