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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.82, 951.38 and 522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.82, 951.38 and 522.76 is: 722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.82 : 951.38 = 522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.82/951.38 = 522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.82x = 951.38 × 522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.82x = 497,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,343.41/688.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.02

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