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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 968.69 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 968.69 and 526.50 is: 727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 968.69 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/968.69 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 968.69 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 510,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,016.60/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.08

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