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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.01, 955.39 and 538.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.01, 955.39 and 538.71 is: 809.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.01 : 955.39 = 538.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.01/955.39 = 538.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.01x = 955.39 × 538.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.01x = 514,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,678.15/636.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.23

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