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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.78, 947.51 and 529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.78, 947.51 and 529.46 is: 730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.78 : 947.51 = 529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.78/947.51 = 529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.78x = 947.51 × 529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.78x = 501,668.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,668.64/686.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.46

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