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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.03, 720.48 and 504.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.03, 720.48 and 504.94 is: 696.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.03 : 720.48 = 504.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.03/720.48 = 504.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.03x = 720.48 × 504.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.03x = 363,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,799.17/522.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.89

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