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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.92, 876.84 and 504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.92, 876.84 and 504.88 is: 696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.92 : 876.84 = 504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.92/876.84 = 504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.92x = 876.84 × 504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.92x = 442,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,698.98/635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.16

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