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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 947.28 and 596.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 947.28 and 596.04 is: 820.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 947.28 = 596.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/947.28 = 596.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 947.28 × 596.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 564,616.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,616.77/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.57

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