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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.95, 1,034.24 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.95, 1,034.24 and 637.92 is: 957.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.95 : 1,034.24 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.95/1,034.24 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.95x = 1,034.24 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.95x = 659,759.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,759.19/688.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.63

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