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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.55, 974.43 and 529.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.55, 974.43 and 529.91 is: 730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.55 : 974.43 = 529.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.55/974.43 = 529.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.55x = 974.43 × 529.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.55x = 516,357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,357.55/706.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.82

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