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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.78, 950.16 and 426.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.78, 950.16 and 426.34 is: 588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.78 : 950.16 = 426.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.78/950.16 = 426.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.78x = 950.16 × 426.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.78x = 405,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,091.21/688.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.13

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