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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.22, 947.61 and 529.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.22, 947.61 and 529.51 is: 730.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.22 : 947.61 = 529.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.22/947.61 = 529.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.22x = 947.61 × 529.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.22x = 501,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,768.97/687.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.14

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