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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.66, 971.84 and 528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.66, 971.84 and 528.04 is: 728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.66 : 971.84 = 528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.66/971.84 = 528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.66x = 971.84 × 528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.66x = 513,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,165.53/704.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.25

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