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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.63, 966.09 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.63, 966.09 and 525.88 is: 726.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.63 : 966.09 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.63/966.09 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.63x = 966.09 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.63x = 508,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,047.41/699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.17

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