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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.49, 972.12 and 529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.49, 972.12 and 529.53 is: 730.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.49 : 972.12 = 529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.49/972.12 = 529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.49x = 972.12 × 529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.49x = 514,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,766.70/704.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.69

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