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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.88, 970.62 and 527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.88, 970.62 and 527.92 is: 729.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.88 : 970.62 = 527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.88/970.62 = 527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.88x = 970.62 × 527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.88x = 512,409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,409.71/702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.01

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