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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.88, 950.46 and 514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.88, 950.46 and 514.28 is: 709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.88 : 950.46 = 514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.88/950.46 = 514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.88x = 950.46 × 514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.88x = 488,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,802.57/688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.56

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