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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.28, 950.85 and 591.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.28, 950.85 and 591.27 is: 815.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.28 : 950.85 = 591.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.28/950.85 = 591.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.28x = 950.85 × 591.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.28x = 562,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,209.08/689.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.65

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