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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.79, 956.11 and 514.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.79, 956.11 and 514.17 is: 770.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.79 : 956.11 = 514.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.79/956.11 = 514.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.79x = 956.11 × 514.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.79x = 491,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,603.08/637.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.79

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