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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.17, 966.33 and 525.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.17, 966.33 and 525.21 is: 724.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.17 : 966.33 = 525.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.17/966.33 = 525.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.17x = 966.33 × 525.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.17x = 507,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,526.18/700.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.86

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