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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.80, 975.76 and 532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.80, 975.76 and 532.88 is: 735.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.80 : 975.76 = 532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.80/975.76 = 532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.80x = 975.76 × 532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.80x = 519,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,962.99/706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.66

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