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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.35, 969.20 and 526.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.35, 969.20 and 526.39 is: 727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.35 : 969.20 = 526.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.35/969.20 = 526.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.35x = 969.20 × 526.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.35x = 510,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,177.19/701.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.42

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