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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.36, 953.82 and 534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.36, 953.82 and 534.76 is: 800.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.36 : 953.82 = 534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.36/953.82 = 534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.36x = 953.82 × 534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.36x = 510,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,064.78/637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.28

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