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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.10, 965.03 and 524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.10, 965.03 and 524.95 is: 724.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.10 : 965.03 = 524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.10/965.03 = 524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.10x = 965.03 × 524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.10x = 506,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,587.46/699.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.63

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