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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.78, 948.06 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.78, 948.06 and 568.32 is: 783.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.78 : 948.06 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.78/948.06 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.78x = 948.06 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.78x = 538,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,801.46/687.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.39

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