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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.24, 947.92 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.24, 947.92 and 511.28 is: 706.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.24 : 947.92 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.24/947.92 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.24x = 947.92 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.24x = 484,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,652.54/686.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.24

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