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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.38, 956.26 and 583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.38, 956.26 and 583.10 is: 874.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.38 : 956.26 = 583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.38/956.26 = 583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.38x = 956.26 × 583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.38x = 557,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,595.21/637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.82

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