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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.13, 948.45 and 512.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.13, 948.45 and 512.71 is: 707.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.13 : 948.45 = 512.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.13/948.45 = 512.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.13x = 948.45 × 512.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.13x = 486,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,279.80/687.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.70

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