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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.76, 972.99 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.76, 972.99 and 530.88 is: 732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.76 : 972.99 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.76/972.99 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.76x = 972.99 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.76x = 516,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,540.93/704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.93

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