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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.64, 971.82 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.64, 971.82 and 530.52 is: 731.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.64 : 971.82 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.64/971.82 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.64x = 971.82 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.64x = 515,569.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,569.95/704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.68

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