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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.54, 947.51 and 529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.54, 947.51 and 529.04 is: 730.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.54 : 947.51 = 529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.54/947.51 = 529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.54x = 947.51 × 529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.54x = 501,272.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,272.40/686.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.14

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