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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.12, 949.32 and 617.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.12, 949.32 and 617.86 is: 852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.12 : 949.32 = 617.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.12/949.32 = 617.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.12x = 949.32 × 617.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.12x = 586,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,546.86/688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.39

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