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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698, 963.27 and 532.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698, 963.27 and 532.34 is: 734.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698 : 963.27 = 532.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698/963.27 = 532.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698x = 963.27 × 532.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698x = 512,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,787.15/698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.65

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