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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.31, 975.20 and 528.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.31, 975.20 and 528.92 is: 730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.31 : 975.20 = 528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.31/975.20 = 528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.31x = 975.20 × 528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.31x = 515,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,802.78/706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.28

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