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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.45, 970.84 and 528.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.45, 970.84 and 528.49 is: 729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.45 : 970.84 = 528.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.45/970.84 = 528.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.45x = 970.84 × 528.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.45x = 513,081.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,081.11/703.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.38

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