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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.89, 950.69 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.89, 950.69 and 394.25 is: 544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.89 : 950.69 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.89/950.69 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.89x = 950.69 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.89x = 374,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,802.81/688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.07

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