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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 884.88 and 635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 884.88 and 635.52 is: 874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 884.88 = 635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/884.88 = 635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 884.88 × 635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 562,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,358.94/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.80

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