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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.24, 950.80 and 529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.24, 950.80 and 529.24 is: 789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.24 : 950.80 = 529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.24/950.80 = 529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.24x = 950.80 × 529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.24x = 503,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,201.39/637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.66

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