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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.94, 956.10 and 529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.94, 956.10 and 529.94 is: 794.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.94 : 956.10 = 529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.94/956.10 = 529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.94x = 956.10 × 529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.94x = 506,675.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,675.63/637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.24

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