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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.72, 949.77 and 588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.72, 949.77 and 588.90 is: 813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.72 : 949.77 = 588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.72/949.77 = 588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.72x = 949.77 × 588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.72x = 559,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,319.55/687.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.30

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