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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.31, 880.97 and 531.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.31, 880.97 and 531.79 is: 735.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.31 : 880.97 = 531.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.31/880.97 = 531.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.31x = 880.97 × 531.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.31x = 468,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,486.17/637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.10

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