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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.82, 950 and 521.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.82, 950 and 521.76 is: 720.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.82 : 950 = 521.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.82/950 = 521.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.82x = 950 × 521.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.82x = 495,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,672/687.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.64

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