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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 952.22 and 579.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 952.22 and 579.98 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 952.22 = 579.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/952.22 = 579.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 952.22 × 579.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 552,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,268.56/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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