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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.69, 1,312.65 and 637.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.69, 1,312.65 and 637.41 is: 879.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.69 : 1,312.65 = 637.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.69/1,312.65 = 637.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.69x = 1,312.65 × 637.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.69x = 836,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,696.24/951.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.17

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