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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.42, 952.11 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.42, 952.11 and 524.64 is: 723.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.42 : 952.11 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.42/952.11 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.42x = 952.11 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.42x = 499,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,514.99/690.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.49

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