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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 954.96 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 954.96 and 597.92 is: 895.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 954.96 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/954.96 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 954.96 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 570,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,989.68/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.08

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