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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.96, 954.18 and 528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.96, 954.18 and 528.42 is: 791.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.96 : 954.18 = 528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.96/954.18 = 528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.96x = 954.18 × 528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.96x = 504,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,207.80/636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.58

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