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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.80, 840.90 and 636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.80, 840.90 and 636.80 is: 840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.80 : 840.90 = 636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.80/840.90 = 636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.80x = 840.90 × 636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.80x = 535,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,485.12/636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.90

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