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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.08, 967.52 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.08, 967.52 and 526.12 is: 726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.08 : 967.52 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.08/967.52 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.08x = 967.52 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.08x = 509,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,031.62/701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.07

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