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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.12, 910.72 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.12, 910.72 and 635.76 is: 878.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.12 : 910.72 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.12/910.72 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.12x = 910.72 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.12x = 578,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,999.35/659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.44

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