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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.96, 949.86 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.96, 949.86 and 501.12 is: 691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.96 : 949.86 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.96/949.86 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.96x = 949.86 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.96x = 475,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,993.84/687.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.89

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