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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.93, 949.46 and 577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.93, 949.46 and 577.98 is: 798.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.93 : 949.46 = 577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.93/949.46 = 577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.93x = 949.46 × 577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.93x = 548,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,766.00/686.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.87

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