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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.72, 1,034.98 and 634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.72, 1,034.98 and 634.64 is: 952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.72 : 1,034.98 = 634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.72/1,034.98 = 634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.72x = 1,034.98 × 634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.72x = 656,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,832.95/689.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.33

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