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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.64, 969.06 and 527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.64, 969.06 and 527.68 is: 727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.64 : 969.06 = 527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.64/969.06 = 527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.64x = 969.06 × 527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.64x = 511,353.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,353.58/702.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.76

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