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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.53, 952.76 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.53, 952.76 and 524.48 is: 723.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.53 : 952.76 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.53/952.76 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.53x = 952.76 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.53x = 499,700.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,700.11/690.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.65

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