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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.21, 950.57 and 593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.21, 950.57 and 593.02 is: 884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.21 : 950.57 = 593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.21/950.57 = 593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.21x = 950.57 × 593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.21x = 563,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,707.02/637.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.65

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