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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706, 974.66 and 529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706, 974.66 and 529.93 is: 731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 974.66 = 529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/974.66 = 529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 974.66 × 529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 516,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,501.57/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.59

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