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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.73, 946.66 and 520.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.73, 946.66 and 520.65 is: 717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.73 : 946.66 = 520.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.73/946.66 = 520.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.73x = 946.66 × 520.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.73x = 492,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,878.53/686.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.72

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