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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.56, 957.78 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.56, 957.78 and 529.56 is: 795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.56 : 957.78 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.56/957.78 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.56x = 957.78 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.56x = 507,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,201.98/637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.54

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