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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.32, 972.75 and 528.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.32, 972.75 and 528.69 is: 729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.32 : 972.75 = 528.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.32/972.75 = 528.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.32x = 972.75 × 528.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.32x = 514,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,280.55/705.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.15

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