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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.94, 949.80 and 426.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.94, 949.80 and 426.34 is: 588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.94 : 949.80 = 426.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.94/949.80 = 426.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.94x = 949.80 × 426.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.94x = 404,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,937.73/687.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.62

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