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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.99, 954.66 and 534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.99, 954.66 and 534.40 is: 802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.99 : 954.66 = 534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.99/954.66 = 534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.99x = 954.66 × 534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.99x = 510,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,165.53/635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.17

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