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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.20, 875.04 and 587.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.20, 875.04 and 587.60 is: 808.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.20 : 875.04 = 587.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.20/875.04 = 587.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.20x = 875.04 × 587.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.20x = 514,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,173.50/636.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.19

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