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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.44, 952.08 and 524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.44, 952.08 and 524.80 is: 724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.44 : 952.08 = 524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.44/952.08 = 524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.44x = 952.08 × 524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.44x = 499,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,651.58/689.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.72

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