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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.12, 947.64 and 644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.12, 947.64 and 644.20 is: 887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.12 : 947.64 = 644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.12/947.64 = 644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.12x = 947.64 × 644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.12x = 610,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,469.69/688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.16

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