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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.48, 731.58 and 512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.48, 731.58 and 512.56 is: 708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.48 : 731.58 = 512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.48/731.58 = 512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.48x = 731.58 × 512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.48x = 374,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,978.64/529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.20

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