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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.97, 949.08 and 501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.97, 949.08 and 501.16 is: 691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.97 : 949.08 = 501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.97/949.08 = 501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.97x = 949.08 × 501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.97x = 475,640.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,640.93/687.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.37

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