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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.26, 952.07 and 525.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.26, 952.07 and 525.55 is: 786.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.26 : 952.07 = 525.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.26/952.07 = 525.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.26x = 952.07 × 525.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.26x = 500,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,359.32/636.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.40

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