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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.76, 974.40 and 531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.76, 974.40 and 531.88 is: 734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.76 : 974.40 = 531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.76/974.40 = 531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.76x = 974.40 × 531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.76x = 518,263.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,263.87/705.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.33

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