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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.83, 964.76 and 522.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.83, 964.76 and 522.87 is: 722.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.83 : 964.76 = 522.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.83/964.76 = 522.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.83x = 964.76 × 522.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.83x = 504,441.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,441.45/697.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.87

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