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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.20, 954.36 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.20, 954.36 and 553.68 is: 829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.20 : 954.36 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.20/954.36 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.20x = 954.36 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.20x = 528,410.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,410.04/637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.27

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