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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.97, 963.55 and 532.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.97, 963.55 and 532.90 is: 734.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.97 : 963.55 = 532.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.97/963.55 = 532.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.97x = 963.55 × 532.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.97x = 513,475.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,475.80/698.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.62

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