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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.82, 954.36 and 560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.82, 954.36 and 560.24 is: 838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.82 : 954.36 = 560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.82/954.36 = 560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.82x = 954.36 × 560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.82x = 534,670.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,670.65/637.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.28

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