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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.18, 952.53 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.18, 952.53 and 599.76 is: 898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.18 : 952.53 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.18/952.53 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.18x = 952.53 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.18x = 571,289.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,289.39/636.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.00

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