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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.58, 952.88 and 582.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.58, 952.88 and 582.74 is: 872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.58 : 952.88 = 582.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.58/952.88 = 582.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.58x = 952.88 × 582.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.58x = 555,281.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,281.29/636.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.29

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