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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.41, 955.56 and 540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.41, 955.56 and 540.54 is: 810.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.41 : 955.56 = 540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.41/955.56 = 540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.41x = 955.56 × 540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.41x = 516,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,518.40/637.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.34

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