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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.13, 963.05 and 523.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.13, 963.05 and 523.17 is: 721.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.13 : 963.05 = 523.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.13/963.05 = 523.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.13x = 963.05 × 523.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.13x = 503,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,836.25/698.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.69

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