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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.40, 878.90 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.40, 878.90 and 553.80 is: 763.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.40 : 878.90 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.40/878.90 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.40x = 878.90 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.40x = 486,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,734.82/637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.63

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