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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.22, 948.66 and 521.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.22, 948.66 and 521.76 is: 719.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.22 : 948.66 = 521.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.22/948.66 = 521.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.22x = 948.66 × 521.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.22x = 494,972.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,972.84/688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.21

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