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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.93, 881.19 and 514.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.93, 881.19 and 514.06 is: 710.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.93 : 881.19 = 514.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.93/881.19 = 514.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.93x = 881.19 × 514.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.93x = 452,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,984.53/637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.09

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