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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 957.24 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 957.24 and 584.72 is: 877.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 957.24 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/957.24 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 957.24 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 559,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,717.37/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.30

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