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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.85, 879.58 and 587.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.85, 879.58 and 587.63 is: 810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.85 : 879.58 = 587.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.85/879.58 = 587.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.85x = 879.58 × 587.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.85x = 516,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,867.60/637.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.33

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