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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.79, 954.81 and 636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.79, 954.81 and 636.44 is: 878.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.79 : 954.81 = 636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.79/954.81 = 636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.79x = 954.81 × 636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.79x = 607,679.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,679.28/691.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.42

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