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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.38, 950.58 and 513.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.38, 950.58 and 513.42 is: 708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.38 : 950.58 = 513.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.38/950.58 = 513.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.38x = 950.58 × 513.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.38x = 488,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,046.78/688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.98

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