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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.70, 875.73 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.70, 875.73 and 512.10 is: 704.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.70 : 875.73 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.70/875.73 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.70x = 875.73 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.70x = 448,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,461.33/636.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.35

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