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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.54, 957.23 and 638.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.54, 957.23 and 638.19 is: 880.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.54 : 957.23 = 638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.54/957.23 = 638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.54x = 957.23 × 638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.54x = 610,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,894.61/693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.84

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