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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 878 and 597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636, 878 and 597.60 is: 824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636 : 878 = 597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636/878 = 597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636x = 878 × 597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636x = 524,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,692.80/636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.99

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