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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.83, 970.28 and 526.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.83, 970.28 and 526.87 is: 728.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.83 : 970.28 = 526.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.83/970.28 = 526.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.83x = 970.28 × 526.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.83x = 511,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,211.42/701.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.40

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