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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 948.60 and 557.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 948.60 and 557.58 is: 768.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 948.60 = 557.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/948.60 = 557.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 948.60 × 557.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 528,920.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,920.39/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.49

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