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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.54, 948.80 and 372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.54, 948.80 and 372.78 is: 514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.54 : 948.80 = 372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.54/948.80 = 372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.54x = 948.80 × 372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.54x = 353,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,692.50/687.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.44

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