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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.76, 878.47 and 538.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.76, 878.47 and 538.07 is: 741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.76 : 878.47 = 538.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.76/878.47 = 538.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.76x = 878.47 × 538.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.76x = 472,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,672.62/637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.14

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