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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.16, 961.56 and 523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.16, 961.56 and 523.20 is: 720.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.16 : 961.56 = 523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.16/961.56 = 523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.16x = 961.56 × 523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.16x = 503,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,088.19/698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.59

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