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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.18, 947.91 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.18, 947.91 and 425.01 is: 586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.18 : 947.91 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.18/947.91 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.18x = 947.91 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.18x = 402,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,871.23/687.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.27

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