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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 970.56 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 970.56 and 528.96 is: 730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 970.56 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/970.56 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 970.56 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 513,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,387.42/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.82

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