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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 970.14 and 528.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 970.14 and 528.85 is: 729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 970.14 = 528.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/970.14 = 528.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 970.14 × 528.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 513,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,058.54/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.81

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