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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.68, 956.69 and 519.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.68, 956.69 and 519.95 is: 781.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.68 : 956.69 = 519.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.68/956.69 = 519.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.68x = 956.69 × 519.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.68x = 497,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,423.58/636.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.28

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