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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.11, 950.70 and 585.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.11, 950.70 and 585.27 is: 873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.11 : 950.70 = 585.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.11/950.70 = 585.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.11x = 950.70 × 585.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.11x = 556,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,416.19/637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.34

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