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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.88, 950.90 and 589.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.88, 950.90 and 589.47 is: 814.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.88 : 950.90 = 589.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.88/950.90 = 589.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.88x = 950.90 × 589.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.88x = 560,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,527.02/687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.86

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