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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.48, 950.99 and 535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.48, 950.99 and 535.42 is: 798.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.48 : 950.99 = 535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.48/950.99 = 535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.48x = 950.99 × 535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.48x = 509,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,179.07/637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.74

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