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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.29, 963.54 and 531.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.29, 963.54 and 531.24 is: 734.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.29 : 963.54 = 531.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.29/963.54 = 531.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.29x = 963.54 × 531.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.29x = 511,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,870.99/697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.09

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