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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.80, 948.87 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.80, 948.87 and 439.04 is: 605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.80 : 948.87 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.80/948.87 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.80x = 948.87 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.80x = 416,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,594.26/687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.69

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