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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.83, 961.11 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.83, 961.11 and 530.64 is: 731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.83 : 961.11 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.83/961.11 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.83x = 961.11 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.83x = 510,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,003.41/696.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.90

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