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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.54, 948.89 and 530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.54, 948.89 and 530.04 is: 731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.54 : 948.89 = 530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.54/948.89 = 530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.54x = 948.89 × 530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.54x = 502,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,949.66/687.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.52

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