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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.62, 955.11 and 591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.62, 955.11 and 591.48 is: 886.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.62 : 955.11 = 591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.62/955.11 = 591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.62x = 955.11 × 591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.62x = 564,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,927.35/637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.00

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