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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.38, 963.03 and 522.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.38, 963.03 and 522.42 is: 721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.38 : 963.03 = 522.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.38/963.03 = 522.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.38x = 963.03 × 522.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.38x = 503,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,106.13/697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.42

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