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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.45, 966.70 and 525.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.45, 966.70 and 525.49 is: 725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.45 : 966.70 = 525.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.45/966.70 = 525.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.45x = 966.70 × 525.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.45x = 507,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,990.09/700.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.23

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