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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.90, 970.79 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.90, 970.79 and 527.28 is: 727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.90 : 970.79 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.90/970.79 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.90x = 970.79 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.90x = 511,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,877.73/703.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.20

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