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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.26, 952.82 and 525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.26, 952.82 and 525.90 is: 787.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.26 : 952.82 = 525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.26/952.82 = 525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.26x = 952.82 × 525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.26x = 501,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,088.04/636.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.55

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