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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.06, 948.24 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.06, 948.24 and 425.16 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.06 : 948.24 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.06/948.24 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.06x = 948.24 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.06x = 403,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,153.72/687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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