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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.92, 951.84 and 584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.92, 951.84 and 584.80 is: 806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.92 : 951.84 = 584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.92/951.84 = 584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.92x = 951.84 × 584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.92x = 556,636.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,636.03/689.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.81

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