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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 967.68 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 967.68 and 526.68 is: 726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 967.68 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/967.68 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 967.68 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 509,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,657.70/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.38

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