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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 969 and 525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 969 and 525.20 is: 725.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 969 = 525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/969 = 525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 969 × 525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 508,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,918.80/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.37

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