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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.84, 949.56 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.84, 949.56 and 426.24 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.84 : 949.56 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.84/949.56 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.84x = 949.56 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.84x = 404,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,740.45/687.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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