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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.20, 950.70 and 567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.20, 950.70 and 567.90 is: 847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.20 : 950.70 = 567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.20/950.70 = 567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.20x = 950.70 × 567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.20x = 539,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,902.53/637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.30

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