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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.72, 949.23 and 425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.72, 949.23 and 425.58 is: 587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.72 : 949.23 = 425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.72/949.23 = 425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.72x = 949.23 × 425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.72x = 403,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,973.30/687.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.41

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