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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 954.36 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 954.36 and 524.48 is: 723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 954.36 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/954.36 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 954.36 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 500,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,542.73/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.35

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