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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.68, 963.38 and 523.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.68, 963.38 and 523.72 is: 722.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.68 : 963.38 = 523.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.68/963.38 = 523.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.68x = 963.38 × 523.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.68x = 504,541.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,541.37/698.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.14

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