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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 947.70 and 539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 947.70 and 539.06 is: 743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 947.70 = 539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/947.70 = 539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 947.70 × 539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 510,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,862.42/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.74

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