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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.12, 973.44 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.12, 973.44 and 530.88 is: 732.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.12 : 973.44 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.12/973.44 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.12x = 973.44 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.12x = 516,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,779.83/705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.90

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