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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.20, 952.08 and 524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.20, 952.08 and 524.12 is: 722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.20 : 952.08 = 524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.20/952.08 = 524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.20x = 952.08 × 524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.20x = 499,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,004.17/690.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.98

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