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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 950.75 and 394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 950.75 and 394.26 is: 544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 950.75 = 394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/950.75 = 394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 950.75 × 394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 374,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,842.70/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.10

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