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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.88, 953.88 and 508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.88, 953.88 and 508.72 is: 761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.88 : 953.88 = 508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.88/953.88 = 508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.88x = 953.88 × 508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.88x = 485,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,257.83/636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.93

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