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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 732.59 and 506.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 732.59 and 506.93 is: 700.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 732.59 = 506.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/732.59 = 506.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 732.59 × 506.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 371,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,370.40/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.86

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