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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.17, 954.93 and 554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.17, 954.93 and 554.56 is: 831.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.17 : 954.93 = 554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.17/954.93 = 554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.17x = 954.93 × 554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.17x = 529,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,565.98/637.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.12

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