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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.63, 968.85 and 527.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.63, 968.85 and 527.88 is: 728.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.63 : 968.85 = 527.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.63/968.85 = 527.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.63x = 968.85 × 527.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.63x = 511,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,436.54/701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.93

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