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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.60, 972.30 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.60, 972.30 and 528.64 is: 730.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.60 : 972.30 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.60/972.30 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.60x = 972.30 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.60x = 513,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,996.67/703.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.52

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