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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.49, 970.74 and 528.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.49, 970.74 and 528.53 is: 729.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.49 : 970.74 = 528.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.49/970.74 = 528.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.49x = 970.74 × 528.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.49x = 513,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,065.21/703.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.31

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