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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.68, 972.59 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.68, 972.59 and 528.72 is: 730.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.68 : 972.59 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.68/972.59 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.68x = 972.59 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.68x = 514,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,225.14/703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.77

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