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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.90, 949.67 and 530.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.90, 949.67 and 530.19 is: 731.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.90 : 949.67 = 530.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.90/949.67 = 530.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.90x = 949.67 × 530.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.90x = 503,498.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,498.14/687.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.94

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