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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.16, 947.80 and 425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.16, 947.80 and 425.02 is: 586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.16 : 947.80 = 425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.16/947.80 = 425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.16x = 947.80 × 425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.16x = 402,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,833.96/687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.23

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