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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.98, 970.98 and 526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.98, 970.98 and 526.73 is: 727.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.98 : 970.98 = 526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.98/970.98 = 526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.98x = 970.98 × 526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.98x = 511,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,442.93/702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.53

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