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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.87, 949.23 and 425.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.87, 949.23 and 425.83 is: 587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.87 : 949.23 = 425.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.87/949.23 = 425.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.87x = 949.23 × 425.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.87x = 404,210.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,210.61/687.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.63

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