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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.10, 948.92 and 609.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.10, 948.92 and 609.93 is: 841.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.10 : 948.92 = 609.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.10/948.92 = 609.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.10x = 948.92 × 609.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.10x = 578,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,771.73/688.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.12

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