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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 955.26 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 955.26 and 507.96 is: 761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 955.26 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/955.26 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 955.26 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 485,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,233.87/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.08

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