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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.91, 882.04 and 608.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.91, 882.04 and 608.34 is: 841.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.91 : 882.04 = 608.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.91/882.04 = 608.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.91x = 882.04 × 608.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.91x = 536,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,583.14/637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.16

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