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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.30, 961.84 and 531.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.30, 961.84 and 531.22 is: 732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.30 : 961.84 = 531.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.30/961.84 = 531.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.30x = 961.84 × 531.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.30x = 510,948.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,948.64/697.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.75

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