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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.09, 878.95 and 504.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.09, 878.95 and 504.35 is: 695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.09 : 878.95 = 504.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.09/878.95 = 504.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.09x = 878.95 × 504.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.09x = 443,297.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,297.96/637.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.82

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