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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.96, 950.18 and 592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.96, 950.18 and 592.76 is: 884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.96 : 950.18 = 592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.96/950.18 = 592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.96x = 950.18 × 592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.96x = 563,228.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,228.70/636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.25

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