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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.70, 955.73 and 535.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.70, 955.73 and 535.10 is: 803.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.70 : 955.73 = 535.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.70/955.73 = 535.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.70x = 955.73 × 535.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.70x = 511,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,411.12/636.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.22

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