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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.36, 963.84 and 525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.36, 963.84 and 525.40 is: 723.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.36 : 963.84 = 525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.36/963.84 = 525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.36x = 963.84 × 525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.36x = 506,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,401.54/700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.06

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