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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.82, 947.25 and 519.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.82, 947.25 and 519.98 is: 718.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.82 : 947.25 = 519.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.82/947.25 = 519.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.82x = 947.25 × 519.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.82x = 492,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,546.32/685.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.19

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