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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.09, 948.18 and 376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.09, 948.18 and 376.59 is: 519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.09 : 948.18 = 376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.09/948.18 = 376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.09x = 948.18 × 376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.09x = 357,075.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,075.11/687.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.69

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