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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.50, 968.26 and 637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.50, 968.26 and 637.40 is: 956.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.50 : 968.26 = 637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.50/968.26 = 637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.50x = 968.26 × 637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.50x = 617,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,168.92/645.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.11

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