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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.38, 956.75 and 535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.38, 956.75 and 535.76 is: 804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.38 : 956.75 = 535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.38/956.75 = 535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.38x = 956.75 × 535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.38x = 512,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,584.51/637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.21

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