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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 948.60 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 948.60 and 530.76 is: 731.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 948.60 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/948.60 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 948.60 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 503,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,478.94/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.72

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