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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.19, 949.10 and 593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.19, 949.10 and 593.78 is: 818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.19 : 949.10 = 593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.19/949.10 = 593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.19x = 949.10 × 593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.19x = 563,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,548.88/688.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.89

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