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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 963.09 and 532.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 963.09 and 532.47 is: 734.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 963.09 = 532.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/963.09 = 532.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 963.09 × 532.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 512,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,820.14/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.15

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