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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.78, 949.32 and 425.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.78, 949.32 and 425.65 is: 587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.78 : 949.32 = 425.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.78/949.32 = 425.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.78x = 949.32 × 425.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.78x = 404,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,071.18/687.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.50

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