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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.12, 958.95 and 594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.12, 958.95 and 594.36 is: 896.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.12 : 958.95 = 594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.12/958.95 = 594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.12x = 958.95 × 594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.12x = 569,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,961.52/636.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.00

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