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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.43, 970.86 and 527.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.43, 970.86 and 527.47 is: 729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.43 : 970.86 = 527.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.43/970.86 = 527.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.43x = 970.86 × 527.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.43x = 512,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,099.52/702.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.04

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