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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 878.94 and 539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 878.94 and 539.04 is: 743.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 878.94 = 539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/878.94 = 539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 878.94 × 539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 473,783.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,783.82/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.26

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