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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.04, 956.38 and 637.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.04, 956.38 and 637.24 is: 879.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.04 : 956.38 = 637.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.04/956.38 = 637.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.04x = 956.38 × 637.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.04x = 609,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,443.59/693.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.38

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