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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.07, 948.24 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.07, 948.24 and 425.12 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.07 : 948.24 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.07/948.24 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.07x = 948.24 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.07x = 403,118.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,118.16/687.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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