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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.46, 964.32 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.46, 964.32 and 533.52 is: 736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.46 : 964.32 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.46/964.32 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.46x = 964.32 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.46x = 514,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,484.01/698.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.60

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