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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 954.27 and 537.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 954.27 and 537.96 is: 808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 954.27 = 537.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/954.27 = 537.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 954.27 × 537.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 513,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,356.40/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.10

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