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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.29, 955.76 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.29, 955.76 and 533.88 is: 800.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.29 : 955.76 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.29/955.76 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.29x = 955.76 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.29x = 510,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,258.48/637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.67

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