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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.16, 944.60 and 526.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.16, 944.60 and 526.51 is: 726.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.16 : 944.60 = 526.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.16/944.60 = 526.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.16x = 944.60 × 526.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.16x = 497,341.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,341.35/684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.94

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