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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.21, 944.52 and 526.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.21, 944.52 and 526.79 is: 727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.21 : 944.52 = 526.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.21/944.52 = 526.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.21x = 944.52 × 526.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.21x = 497,556.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,556.33/684.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.20

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