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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.93, 950.17 and 501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.93, 950.17 and 501.13 is: 692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.93 : 950.17 = 501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.93/950.17 = 501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.93x = 950.17 × 501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.93x = 476,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,158.69/687.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.16

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