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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.84, 948.64 and 520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.84, 948.64 and 520.68 is: 719.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.84 : 948.64 = 520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.84/948.64 = 520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.84x = 948.64 × 520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.84x = 493,937.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,937.88/686.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.15

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