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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.93, 967.41 and 524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.93, 967.41 and 524.97 is: 725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.93 : 967.41 = 524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.93/967.41 = 524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.93x = 967.41 × 524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.93x = 507,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,861.23/699.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.59

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