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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.21, 954.72 and 596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.21, 954.72 and 596.52 is: 895.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.21 : 954.72 = 596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.21/954.72 = 596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.21x = 954.72 × 596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.21x = 569,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,509.57/636.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.16

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