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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.59, 1,034.79 and 636.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.59, 1,034.79 and 636.13 is: 954.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.59 : 1,034.79 = 636.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.59/1,034.79 = 636.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.59x = 1,034.79 × 636.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.59x = 658,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,260.96/689.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.57

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