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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.84, 948.90 and 501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.84, 948.90 and 501.26 is: 691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.84 : 948.90 = 501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.84/948.90 = 501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.84x = 948.90 × 501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.84x = 475,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,645.61/687.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.51

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