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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.96, 954.61 and 554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.96, 954.61 and 554.34 is: 830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.96 : 954.61 = 554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.96/954.61 = 554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.96x = 954.61 × 554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.96x = 529,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,175.74/636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.78

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