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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.66, 950.40 and 554.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.66, 950.40 and 554.63 is: 827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.66 : 950.40 = 554.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.66/950.40 = 554.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.66x = 950.40 × 554.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.66x = 527,115.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,115.60/636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.94

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