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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.73, 965.10 and 522.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.73, 965.10 and 522.47 is: 721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.73 : 965.10 = 522.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.73/965.10 = 522.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.73x = 965.10 × 522.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.73x = 504,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,238.21/698.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.65

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