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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.01, 954.70 and 554.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.01, 954.70 and 554.39 is: 830.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.01 : 954.70 = 554.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.01/954.70 = 554.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.01x = 954.70 × 554.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.01x = 529,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,282.04/637.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.88

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