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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.75, 950.48 and 426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.75, 950.48 and 426.92 is: 589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.75 : 950.48 = 426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.75/950.48 = 426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.75x = 950.48 × 426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.75x = 405,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,778.92/688.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.15

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