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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.54, 948.84 and 407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.54, 948.84 and 407.72 is: 562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.54 : 948.84 = 407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.54/948.84 = 407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.54x = 948.84 × 407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.54x = 386,856.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,856.30/687.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.67

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