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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.74, 952.02 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.74, 952.02 and 594 is: 886.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.74 : 952.02 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.74/952.02 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.74x = 952.02 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.74x = 565,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,499.88/637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.72

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