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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.32, 949.98 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.32, 949.98 and 531.18 is: 733.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.32 : 949.98 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.32/949.98 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.32x = 949.98 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.32x = 504,610.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,610.38/688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.10

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