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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.68, 965.58 and 524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.68, 965.58 and 524.72 is: 724.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.68 : 965.58 = 524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.68/965.58 = 524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.68x = 965.58 × 524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.68x = 506,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,659.14/699.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.13

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