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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.93, 878.43 and 512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.93, 878.43 and 512.06 is: 707.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.93 : 878.43 = 512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.93/878.43 = 512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.93x = 878.43 × 512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.93x = 449,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,808.87/635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.32

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