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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637, 879.77 and 538.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637, 879.77 and 538.25 is: 743.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 879.77 = 538.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/879.77 = 538.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 879.77 × 538.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 473,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,536.20/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.38

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