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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.23, 951.04 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.23, 951.04 and 524.48 is: 721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.23 : 951.04 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.23/951.04 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.23x = 951.04 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.23x = 498,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,797.36/691.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.60

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