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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.69, 948.62 and 561.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.69, 948.62 and 561.83 is: 775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.69 : 948.62 = 561.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.69/948.62 = 561.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.69x = 948.62 × 561.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.69x = 532,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,959.84/687.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.00

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