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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.19, 946.57 and 520.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.19, 946.57 and 520.11 is: 717.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.19 : 946.57 = 520.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.19/946.57 = 520.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.19x = 946.57 × 520.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.19x = 492,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,320.52/686.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.47

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