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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.33, 966.83 and 524.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.33, 966.83 and 524.37 is: 724.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.33 : 966.83 = 524.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.33/966.83 = 524.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.33x = 966.83 × 524.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.33x = 506,974.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,974.03/699.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.94

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