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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.98, 957.93 and 607.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.98, 957.93 and 607.10 is: 911.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.98 : 957.93 = 607.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.98/957.93 = 607.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.98x = 957.93 × 607.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.98x = 581,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,552.24/637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.56

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