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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.64, 974.10 and 531.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.64, 974.10 and 531.04 is: 733.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.64 : 974.10 = 531.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.64/974.10 = 531.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.64x = 974.10 × 531.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.64x = 517,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,286.06/705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.07

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