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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.66, 952.74 and 541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.66, 952.74 and 541.62 is: 810.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.66 : 952.74 = 541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.66/952.74 = 541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.66x = 952.74 × 541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.66x = 516,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,023.04/636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.52

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