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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 950.61 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 950.61 and 564.18 is: 841.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 950.61 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/950.61 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 950.61 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 536,315.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,315.15/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.83

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