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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.18, 966.38 and 524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.18, 966.38 and 524.22 is: 724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.18 : 966.38 = 524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.18/966.38 = 524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.18x = 966.38 × 524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.18x = 506,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,593.10/699.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.55

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