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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.22, 949.26 and 425.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.22, 949.26 and 425.78 is: 587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.22 : 949.26 = 425.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.22/949.26 = 425.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.22x = 949.26 × 425.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.22x = 404,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,175.92/688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.28

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