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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.83, 955.76 and 539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.83, 955.76 and 539.88 is: 808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.83 : 955.76 = 539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.83/955.76 = 539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.83x = 955.76 × 539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.83x = 515,988.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,988.23/637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.97

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