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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.96, 955.68 and 529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.96, 955.68 and 529.42 is: 793.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.96 : 955.68 = 529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.96/955.68 = 529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.96x = 955.68 × 529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.96x = 505,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,956.11/637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.08

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