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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.99, 945.96 and 588.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.99, 945.96 and 588.53 is: 810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.99 : 945.96 = 588.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.99/945.96 = 588.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.99x = 945.96 × 588.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.99x = 556,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,725.84/686.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.38

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