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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.70, 946.72 and 528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.70, 946.72 and 528.04 is: 729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.70 : 946.72 = 528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.70/946.72 = 528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.70x = 946.72 × 528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.70x = 499,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,902.34/685.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.04

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