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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.04, 874.18 and 561.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.04, 874.18 and 561.91 is: 772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.04 : 874.18 = 561.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.04/874.18 = 561.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.04x = 874.18 × 561.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.04x = 491,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,210.48/636.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.29

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