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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.92, 967.37 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.92, 967.37 and 525.96 is: 725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.92 : 967.37 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.92/967.37 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.92x = 967.37 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.92x = 508,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,795.30/700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.90

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