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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 876.06 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 876.06 and 530.76 is: 729.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 876.06 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/876.06 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 876.06 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 464,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,977.61/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.86

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