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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.20, 950.76 and 591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.20, 950.76 and 591.30 is: 882.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.20 : 950.76 = 591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.20/950.76 = 591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.20x = 950.76 × 591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.20x = 562,184.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,184.39/637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.27

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