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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.81, 948.24 and 561.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.81, 948.24 and 561.08 is: 774.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.81 : 948.24 = 561.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.81/948.24 = 561.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.81x = 948.24 × 561.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.81x = 532,038.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,038.83/686.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.65

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