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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.48, 956.70 and 510.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.48, 956.70 and 510.76 is: 766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.48 : 956.70 = 510.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.48/956.70 = 510.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.48x = 956.70 × 510.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.48x = 488,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,644.09/637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.52

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