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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.66, 954.44 and 539.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.66, 954.44 and 539.79 is: 809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.66 : 954.44 = 539.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.66/954.44 = 539.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.66x = 954.44 × 539.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.66x = 515,194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,194.47/636.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.21

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