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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.29, 950.98 and 636.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.29, 950.98 and 636.90 is: 878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.29 : 950.98 = 636.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.29/950.98 = 636.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.29x = 950.98 × 636.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.29x = 605,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,679.16/689.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.70

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