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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 965.34 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 965.34 and 526.26 is: 724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 965.34 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/965.34 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 965.34 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 508,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,019.83/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.48

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