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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.62, 952.08 and 525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.62, 952.08 and 525.42 is: 723.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.62 : 952.08 = 525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.62/952.08 = 525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.62x = 952.08 × 525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.62x = 500,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,241.87/691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.29

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