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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.87, 963.79 and 522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.87, 963.79 and 522.27 is: 720.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.87 : 963.79 = 522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.87/963.79 = 522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.87x = 963.79 × 522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.87x = 503,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,358.60/698.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.25

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