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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 969.40 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 969.40 and 525.16 is: 724.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 969.40 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/969.40 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 969.40 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 509,090.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,090.10/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.17

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