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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.26, 954.32 and 526.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.26, 954.32 and 526.90 is: 789.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.26 : 954.32 = 526.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.26/954.32 = 526.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.26x = 954.32 × 526.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.26x = 502,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,831.21/637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.05

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