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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.20, 1,048.16 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.20, 1,048.16 and 525.84 is: 787.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.20 : 1,048.16 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.20/1,048.16 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.20x = 1,048.16 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.20x = 551,164.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,164.45/700.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.15

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