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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.11, 955.62 and 599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.11, 955.62 and 599.04 is: 898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.11 : 955.62 = 599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.11/955.62 = 599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.11x = 955.62 × 599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.11x = 572,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,454.60/637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.52

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