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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.90, 949.35 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.90, 949.35 and 426 is: 587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.90 : 949.35 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.90/949.35 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.90x = 949.35 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.90x = 404,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,423.10/687.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.91

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