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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.53, 950.35 and 633.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.53, 950.35 and 633.04 is: 875.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.53 : 950.35 = 633.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.53/950.35 = 633.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.53x = 950.35 × 633.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.53x = 601,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,609.56/687.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.03

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