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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.94, 955.98 and 637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.94, 955.98 and 637.68 is: 879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.94 : 955.98 = 637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.94/955.98 = 637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.94x = 955.98 × 637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.94x = 609,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,609.33/692.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.74

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