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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.33, 955.01 and 539.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.33, 955.01 and 539.37 is: 808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.33 : 955.01 = 539.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.33/955.01 = 539.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.33x = 955.01 × 539.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.33x = 515,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,103.43/637.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.22

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