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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.11, 951.04 and 539.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.11, 951.04 and 539.69 is: 806.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.11 : 951.04 = 539.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.11/951.04 = 539.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.11x = 951.04 × 539.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.11x = 513,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,266.78/636.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.88

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