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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.72, 964.65 and 525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.72, 964.65 and 525.76 is: 723.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.72 : 964.65 = 525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.72/964.65 = 525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.72x = 964.65 × 525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.72x = 507,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,174.38/700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.79

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