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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.74, 955.44 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.74, 955.44 and 535.68 is: 802.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.74 : 955.44 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.74/955.44 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.74x = 955.44 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.74x = 511,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,810.10/637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.54

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