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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.14, 949.05 and 563.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.14, 949.05 and 563.81 is: 777.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.14 : 949.05 = 563.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.14/949.05 = 563.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.14x = 949.05 × 563.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.14x = 535,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,079.14/688.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.57

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