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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.94, 878.25 and 538.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.94, 878.25 and 538.54 is: 742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.94 : 878.25 = 538.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.94/878.25 = 538.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.94x = 878.25 × 538.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.94x = 472,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,972.76/636.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.57

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