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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.87, 962.43 and 521.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.87, 962.43 and 521.26 is: 718.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.87 : 962.43 = 521.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.87/962.43 = 521.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.87x = 962.43 × 521.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.87x = 501,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,679.01/697.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.87

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