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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.23, 955.26 and 540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.23, 955.26 and 540.36 is: 810.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.23 : 955.26 = 540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.23/955.26 = 540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.23x = 955.26 × 540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.23x = 516,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,184.29/637.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.04

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