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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.56, 949.74 and 600.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.56, 949.74 and 600.08 is: 828.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.56 : 949.74 = 600.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.56/949.74 = 600.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.56x = 949.74 × 600.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.56x = 569,919.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,919.98/687.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.90

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