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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.42, 947.97 and 521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.42, 947.97 and 521.64 is: 719.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.42 : 947.97 = 521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.42/947.97 = 521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.42x = 947.97 × 521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.42x = 494,499.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,499.07/687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.36

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