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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.99, 986.76 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.99, 986.76 and 526.02 is: 725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.99 : 986.76 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.99/986.76 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.99x = 986.76 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.99x = 519,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,055.50/714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.96

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