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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.48, 949.54 and 583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.48, 949.54 and 583.84 is: 805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.48 : 949.54 = 583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.48/949.54 = 583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.48x = 949.54 × 583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.48x = 554,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,379.43/688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.22

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