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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.10, 947.44 and 529.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.10, 947.44 and 529.38 is: 729.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.10 : 947.44 = 529.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.10/947.44 = 529.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.10x = 947.44 × 529.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.10x = 501,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,553.14/687.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.96

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