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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.19, 971.30 and 524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.19, 971.30 and 524.57 is: 723.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.19 : 971.30 = 524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.19/971.30 = 524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.19x = 971.30 × 524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.19x = 509,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,507.36/704.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.54

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