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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.18, 954.09 and 513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.18, 954.09 and 513.12 is: 768.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.18 : 954.09 = 513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.18/954.09 = 513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.18x = 954.09 × 513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.18x = 489,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,562.66/637.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.33

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