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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.44, 956.43 and 556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.44, 956.43 and 556.44 is: 834.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.44 : 956.43 = 556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.44/956.43 = 556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.44x = 956.43 × 556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.44x = 532,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,195.91/637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.90

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