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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.20, 966.60 and 637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.20, 966.60 and 637.20 is: 966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.20 : 966.60 = 637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.20/966.60 = 637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.20x = 966.60 × 637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.20x = 615,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,917.52/637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.60

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