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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.79, 954.24 and 608.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.79, 954.24 and 608.90 is: 839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.79 : 954.24 = 608.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.79/954.24 = 608.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.79x = 954.24 × 608.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.79x = 581,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,036.74/691.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.90

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