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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.77, 950.45 and 394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.77, 950.45 and 394.11 is: 543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.77 : 950.45 = 394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.77/950.45 = 394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.77x = 950.45 × 394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.77x = 374,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,579.88/688.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.84

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