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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.73, 953.85 and 547.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.73, 953.85 and 547.55 is: 818.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.73 : 953.85 = 547.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.73/953.85 = 547.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.73x = 953.85 × 547.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.73x = 522,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,280.57/637.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.97

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