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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.72, 957.39 and 542.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.72, 957.39 and 542.14 is: 813.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.72 : 957.39 = 542.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.72/957.39 = 542.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.72x = 957.39 × 542.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.72x = 519,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,039.41/637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.90

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