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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 952.56 and 636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 952.56 and 636.96 is: 877.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 952.56 = 636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/952.56 = 636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 952.56 × 636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 606,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,742.62/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.20

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