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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.97, 946.93 and 520.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.97, 946.93 and 520.51 is: 717.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.97 : 946.93 = 520.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.97/946.93 = 520.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.97x = 946.93 × 520.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.97x = 492,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,886.53/686.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.48

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