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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.65, 731.57 and 512.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.65, 731.57 and 512.64 is: 708.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.65 : 731.57 = 512.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.65/731.57 = 512.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.65x = 731.57 × 512.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.65x = 375,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,029.48/529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.07

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