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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636, 955.32 and 599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636, 955.32 and 599 is: 899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636 : 955.32 = 599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636/955.32 = 599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636x = 955.32 × 599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636x = 572,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,236.68/636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.74

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