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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 963.63 and 639.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 963.63 and 639.42 is: 883.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 963.63 = 639.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/963.63 = 639.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 963.63 × 639.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 616,164.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,164.29/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.09

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