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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.10, 952.99 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.10, 952.99 and 534.04 is: 800.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.10 : 952.99 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.10/952.99 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.10x = 952.99 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.10x = 508,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,934.78/636.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.09

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