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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.13, 949.01 and 613.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.13, 949.01 and 613.33 is: 847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.13 : 949.01 = 613.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.13/949.01 = 613.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.13x = 949.01 × 613.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.13x = 582,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,050.86/687.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.08

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