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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.63, 948.93 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.63, 948.93 and 377.13 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.63 : 948.93 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.63/948.93 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.63x = 948.93 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.63x = 357,869.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,869.97/687.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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