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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.09, 949.49 and 557.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.09, 949.49 and 557.41 is: 769.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.09 : 949.49 = 557.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.09/949.49 = 557.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.09x = 949.49 × 557.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.09x = 529,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,251.87/688.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.17

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