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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.88, 967.86 and 525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.88, 967.86 and 525.92 is: 726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.88 : 967.86 = 525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.88/967.86 = 525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.88x = 967.86 × 525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.88x = 509,016.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,016.93/700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.25

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