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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.20, 949.81 and 522.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.20, 949.81 and 522.13 is: 720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.20 : 949.81 = 522.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.20/949.81 = 522.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.20x = 949.81 × 522.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.20x = 495,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,923.38/688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.61

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