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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.96, 877.40 and 503.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.96, 877.40 and 503.22 is: 694.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.96 : 877.40 = 503.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.96/877.40 = 503.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.96x = 877.40 × 503.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.96x = 441,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,527.89/635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.27

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