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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.18, 878.88 and 606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.18, 878.88 and 606.18 is: 837.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.18 : 878.88 = 606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.18/878.88 = 606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.18x = 878.88 × 606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.18x = 532,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,759.48/636.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.44

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