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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.87, 948.87 and 556.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.87, 948.87 and 556.65 is: 767.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.87 : 948.87 = 556.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.87/948.87 = 556.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.87x = 948.87 × 556.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.87x = 528,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,188.49/687.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.86

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