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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.14, 947.66 and 594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.14, 947.66 and 594.80 is: 820.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.14 : 947.66 = 594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.14/947.66 = 594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.14x = 947.66 × 594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.14x = 563,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,660.46/687.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.31

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