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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.68, 964.31 and 522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.68, 964.31 and 522.72 is: 722.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.68 : 964.31 = 522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.68/964.31 = 522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.68x = 964.31 × 522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.68x = 504,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,061.51/697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.48

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