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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.63, 955.22 and 611.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.63, 955.22 and 611.79 is: 917.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.63 : 955.22 = 611.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.63/955.22 = 611.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.63x = 955.22 × 611.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.63x = 584,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,390.98/636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.94

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