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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 954.06 and 563.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636, 954.06 and 563.55 is: 845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636 : 954.06 = 563.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636/954.06 = 563.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636x = 954.06 × 563.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636x = 537,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,660.51/636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.38

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