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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.10, 950.72 and 670.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.10, 950.72 and 670.59 is: 926.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.10 : 950.72 = 670.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.10/950.72 = 670.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.10x = 950.72 × 670.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.10x = 637,539.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,539.97/688.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.53

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