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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.85, 944.33 and 527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.85, 944.33 and 527.13 is: 726.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.85 : 944.33 = 527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.85/944.33 = 527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.85x = 944.33 × 527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.85x = 497,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,785.99/684.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.86

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