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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.09, 959.63 and 529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.09, 959.63 and 529.64 is: 730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.09 : 959.63 = 529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.09/959.63 = 529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.09x = 959.63 × 529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.09x = 508,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,253.64/696.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.16

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