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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.78, 949.47 and 520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.78, 949.47 and 520.68 is: 718.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.78 : 949.47 = 520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.78/949.47 = 520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.78x = 949.47 × 520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.78x = 494,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,370.04/687.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.79

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