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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.72, 957.53 and 529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.72, 957.53 and 529.94 is: 794.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.72 : 957.53 = 529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.72/957.53 = 529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.72x = 957.53 × 529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.72x = 507,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,437.91/638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.46

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