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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.17, 960.96 and 522.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.17, 960.96 and 522.21 is: 719.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.17 : 960.96 = 522.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.17/960.96 = 522.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.17x = 960.96 × 522.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.17x = 501,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,822.92/697.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.80

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