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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 880.68 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 880.68 and 538.56 is: 744.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 880.68 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/880.68 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 880.68 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 474,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,299.02/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.56

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