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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 950.21 and 426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 950.21 and 426.78 is: 588.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 950.21 = 426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/950.21 = 426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 950.21 × 426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 405,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,528.49/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.75

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