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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.64, 971.34 and 529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.64, 971.34 and 529.04 is: 730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.64 : 971.34 = 529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.64/971.34 = 529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.64x = 971.34 × 529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.64x = 513,877.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,877.71/703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.31

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