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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.13, 949.83 and 595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.13, 949.83 and 595.87 is: 822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.13 : 949.83 = 595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.13/949.83 = 595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.13x = 949.83 × 595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.13x = 565,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,975.20/688.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.48

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