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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.93, 981.17 and 688.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.93, 981.17 and 688.25 is: 949.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.93 : 981.17 = 688.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.93/981.17 = 688.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.93x = 981.17 × 688.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.93x = 675,281.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,281.91/710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.86

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