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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.63, 951.74 and 592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.63, 951.74 and 592.59 is: 884.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.63 : 951.74 = 592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.63/951.74 = 592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.63x = 951.74 × 592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.63x = 563,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,991.61/637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.51

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