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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 949.26 and 522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 949.26 and 522.08 is: 720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 949.26 = 522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/949.26 = 522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 949.26 × 522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 495,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,589.66/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.29

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