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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.60, 954.02 and 525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.60, 954.02 and 525.52 is: 724.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.60 : 954.02 = 525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.60/954.02 = 525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.60x = 954.02 × 525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.60x = 501,356.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,356.59/691.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.92

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