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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 954.93 and 555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 954.93 and 555.95 is: 831.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 954.93 = 555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/954.93 = 555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 954.93 × 555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 530,894.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,894.68/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.03

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