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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.57, 958.07 and 644.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.57, 958.07 and 644.37 is: 890.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.57 : 958.07 = 644.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.57/958.07 = 644.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.57x = 958.07 × 644.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.57x = 617,351.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,351.57/693.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.11

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