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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.92, 964.68 and 524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.92, 964.68 and 524.96 is: 723.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.92 : 964.68 = 524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.92/964.68 = 524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.92x = 964.68 × 524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.92x = 506,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,418.41/699.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.54

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