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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.06, 961.53 and 521.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.06, 961.53 and 521.86 is: 719.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.06 : 961.53 = 521.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.06/961.53 = 521.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.06x = 961.53 × 521.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.06x = 501,784.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,784.05/697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.86

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