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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.29, 949.16 and 588.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.29, 949.16 and 588.47 is: 812.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.29 : 949.16 = 588.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.29/949.16 = 588.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.29x = 949.16 × 588.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.29x = 558,548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,548.91/687.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.69

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