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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.55, 947.51 and 511.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.55, 947.51 and 511.59 is: 706.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.55 : 947.51 = 511.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.55/947.51 = 511.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.55x = 947.51 × 511.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.55x = 484,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,736.64/686.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.05

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