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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 973.74 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 973.74 and 530.92 is: 732.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 973.74 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/973.74 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 973.74 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 516,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,978.04/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.39

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