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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 953.55 and 587.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 953.55 and 587.70 is: 881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 953.55 = 587.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/953.55 = 587.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 953.55 × 587.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 560,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,401.34/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.22

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