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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.48, 971.94 and 529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.48, 971.94 and 529.96 is: 732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.48 : 971.94 = 529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.48/971.94 = 529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.48x = 971.94 × 529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.48x = 515,089.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,089.32/703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.20

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