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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 878.99 and 607.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 878.99 and 607.77 is: 838.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 878.99 = 607.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/878.99 = 607.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 878.99 × 607.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 534,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,220.71/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.74

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