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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.53, 951.73 and 634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.53, 951.73 and 634.04 is: 876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.53 : 951.73 = 634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.53/951.73 = 634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.53x = 951.73 × 634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.53x = 603,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,434.89/688.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.41

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