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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.63, 964.71 and 523.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.63, 964.71 and 523.67 is: 723.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.63 : 964.71 = 523.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.63/964.71 = 523.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.63x = 964.71 × 523.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.63x = 505,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,184.86/698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.11

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