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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.91, 956.31 and 541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.91, 956.31 and 541.04 is: 811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.91 : 956.31 = 541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.91/956.31 = 541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.91x = 956.31 × 541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.91x = 517,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,401.96/637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.09

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