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