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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 948.51 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 948.51 and 511.92 is: 706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 948.51 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/948.51 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 948.51 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 485,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,561.24/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.91

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