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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.77, 979.92 and 637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.77, 979.92 and 637.11 is: 956.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.77 : 979.92 = 637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.77/979.92 = 637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.77x = 979.92 × 637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.77x = 624,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,316.83/652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.41

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