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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.92, 970.13 and 527.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.92, 970.13 and 527.96 is: 728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.92 : 970.13 = 527.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.92/970.13 = 527.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.92x = 970.13 × 527.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.92x = 512,189.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,189.83/702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.66

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