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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.08, 952.40 and 524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.08, 952.40 and 524.01 is: 723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.08 : 952.40 = 524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.08/952.40 = 524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.08x = 952.40 × 524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.08x = 499,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,068.43/690.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.20

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