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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.72, 947.04 and 637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.72, 947.04 and 637.04 is: 878.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.72 : 947.04 = 637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.72/947.04 = 637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.72x = 947.04 × 637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.72x = 603,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,302.36/686.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.53

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