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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.88, 975.12 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.88, 975.12 and 531.92 is: 733.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.88 : 975.12 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.88/975.12 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.88x = 975.12 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.88x = 518,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,685.83/706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.77

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