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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.62, 958.60 and 537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.62, 958.60 and 537.02 is: 806.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.62 : 958.60 = 537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.62/958.60 = 537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.62x = 958.60 × 537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.62x = 514,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,787.37/638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.09

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