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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.32, 955.80 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.32, 955.80 and 534.66 is: 801.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.32 : 955.80 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.32/955.80 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.32x = 955.80 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.32x = 511,028.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,028.03/637.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.84

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