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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 949.58 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 949.58 and 530.55 is: 732.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 949.58 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/949.58 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 949.58 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 503,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,797.02/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.23

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