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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.52, 950.34 and 633.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.52, 950.34 and 633.03 is: 875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.52 : 950.34 = 633.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.52/950.34 = 633.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.52x = 950.34 × 633.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.52x = 601,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,593.73/687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.02

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