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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.96, 972 and 520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.96, 972 and 520.64 is: 717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.96 : 972 = 520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.96/972 = 520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.96x = 972 × 520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.96x = 506,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,062.08/704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.86

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