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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.34, 947.85 and 500.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.34, 947.85 and 500.51 is: 690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.34 : 947.85 = 500.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.34/947.85 = 500.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.34x = 947.85 × 500.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.34x = 474,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,408.40/687.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.21

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