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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.74, 979.53 and 637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.74, 979.53 and 637.54 is: 955.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.74 : 979.53 = 637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.74/979.53 = 637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.74x = 979.53 × 637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.74x = 624,489.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,489.56/653.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.26

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