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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.34, 879.98 and 607.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.34, 879.98 and 607.34 is: 839.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.34 : 879.98 = 607.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.34/879.98 = 607.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.34x = 879.98 × 607.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.34x = 534,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,447.05/636.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.88

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