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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.23, 971.15 and 527.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.23, 971.15 and 527.60 is: 727.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.23 : 971.15 = 527.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.23/971.15 = 527.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.23x = 971.15 × 527.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.23x = 512,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,378.53/704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.58

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