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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.13, 961.62 and 531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.13, 961.62 and 531.28 is: 732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.13 : 961.62 = 531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.13/961.62 = 531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.13x = 961.62 × 531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.13x = 510,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,889.47/697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.85

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