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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.64, 952.60 and 639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.64, 952.60 and 639.72 is: 881.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.64 : 952.60 = 639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.64/952.60 = 639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.64x = 952.60 × 639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.64x = 609,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,397.27/691.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.09

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