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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.32, 947.52 and 599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.32, 947.52 and 599.04 is: 892.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.32 : 947.52 = 599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.32/947.52 = 599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.32x = 947.52 × 599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.32x = 567,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,602.38/636.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.01

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