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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.62, 950.82 and 587.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.62, 950.82 and 587.13 is: 875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.62 : 950.82 = 587.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.62/950.82 = 587.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.62x = 950.82 × 587.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.62x = 558,254.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,254.95/637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.53

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