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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.07, 877.45 and 524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.07, 877.45 and 524.90 is: 724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.07 : 877.45 = 524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.07/877.45 = 524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.07x = 877.45 × 524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.07x = 460,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,573.51/636.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.09

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