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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 962.02 and 522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 962.02 and 522.12 is: 720.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 962.02 = 522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/962.02 = 522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 962.02 × 522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 502,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,289.88/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.56

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