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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.04, 971.06 and 526.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.04, 971.06 and 526.79 is: 727.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.04 : 971.06 = 526.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.04/971.06 = 526.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.04x = 971.06 × 526.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.04x = 511,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,544.70/703.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.62

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