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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.96, 950.14 and 616.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.96, 950.14 and 616.06 is: 849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.96 : 950.14 = 616.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.96/950.14 = 616.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.96x = 950.14 × 616.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.96x = 585,345.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,345.21/688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.61

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