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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.40, 966.56 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.40, 966.56 and 525.84 is: 725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.40 : 966.56 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.40/966.56 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.40x = 966.56 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.40x = 508,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,255.91/700.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.67

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