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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.70, 950.87 and 644.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.70, 950.87 and 644.63 is: 890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.70 : 950.87 = 644.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.70/950.87 = 644.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.70x = 950.87 × 644.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.70x = 612,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,956.19/688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.02

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