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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.39, 973.69 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.39, 973.69 and 526.64 is: 725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.39 : 973.69 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.39/973.69 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.39x = 973.69 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.39x = 512,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,777.92/706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.92

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