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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.15, 879.35 and 585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.15, 879.35 and 585.12 is: 808.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.15 : 879.35 = 585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.15/879.35 = 585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.15x = 879.35 × 585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.15x = 514,522.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,522.35/636.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.81

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