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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.36, 975.36 and 520.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.36, 975.36 and 520.06 is: 718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.36 : 975.36 = 520.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.36/975.36 = 520.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.36x = 975.36 × 520.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.36x = 507,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,245.72/706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.11

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