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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.95, 950.74 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.95, 950.74 and 394.20 is: 543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.95 : 950.74 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.95/950.74 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.95x = 950.74 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.95x = 374,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,781.71/688.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.99

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