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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.16, 972.53 and 528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.16, 972.53 and 528.54 is: 728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.16 : 972.53 = 528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.16/972.53 = 528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.16x = 972.53 × 528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.16x = 514,021.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,021.01/705.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.94

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