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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.22, 963.96 and 525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.22, 963.96 and 525.26 is: 723.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.22 : 963.96 = 525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.22/963.96 = 525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.22x = 963.96 × 525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.22x = 506,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,329.63/700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.10

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