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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.31, 973.41 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.31, 973.41 and 530.35 is: 731.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.31 : 973.41 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.31/973.41 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.31x = 973.41 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.31x = 516,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,247.99/705.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.94

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