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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 961.20 and 523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 961.20 and 523.26 is: 720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 961.20 = 523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/961.20 = 523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 961.20 × 523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 502,957.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,957.51/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.34

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