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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.11, 947.48 and 519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.11, 947.48 and 519.44 is: 716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.11 : 947.48 = 519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.11/947.48 = 519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.11x = 947.48 × 519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.11x = 492,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,158.78/687.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.28

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