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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.93, 880.37 and 608.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.93, 880.37 and 608.77 is: 840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.93 : 880.37 = 608.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.93/880.37 = 608.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.93x = 880.37 × 608.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.93x = 535,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,942.84/637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.13

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