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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.40, 969.94 and 527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.40, 969.94 and 527.44 is: 728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.40 : 969.94 = 527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.40/969.94 = 527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.40x = 969.94 × 527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.40x = 511,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,585.15/702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.34

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