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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.81, 969.96 and 527.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.81, 969.96 and 527.85 is: 728.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.81 : 969.96 = 527.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.81/969.96 = 527.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.81x = 969.96 × 527.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.81x = 511,993.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,993.39/702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.49

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