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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.88, 949.89 and 512.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.88, 949.89 and 512.92 is: 708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.88 : 949.89 = 512.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.88/949.89 = 512.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.88x = 949.89 × 512.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.88x = 487,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,217.58/687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.29

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