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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.73, 950.19 and 595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.73, 950.19 and 595.82 is: 887.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.73 : 950.19 = 595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.73/950.19 = 595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.73x = 950.19 × 595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.73x = 566,139.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,139.23/637.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.74

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