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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.94, 953.97 and 526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.94, 953.97 and 526.01 is: 726.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.94 : 953.97 = 526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.94/953.97 = 526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.94x = 953.97 × 526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.94x = 501,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,791.02/690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.24

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