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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.10, 955.28 and 520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.10, 955.28 and 520.76 is: 782.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.10 : 955.28 = 520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.10/955.28 = 520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.10x = 955.28 × 520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.10x = 497,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,475.30/636.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.07

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