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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.52, 953.82 and 592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.52, 953.82 and 592.84 is: 888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.52 : 953.82 = 592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.52/953.82 = 592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.52x = 953.82 × 592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.52x = 565,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,462.65/636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.37

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