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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.90, 949.10 and 600.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.90, 949.10 and 600.28 is: 828.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.90 : 949.10 = 600.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.90/949.10 = 600.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.90x = 949.10 × 600.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.90x = 569,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,720.37/687.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.20

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