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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 975.42 and 532.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 975.42 and 532.35 is: 734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 975.42 = 532.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/975.42 = 532.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 975.42 × 532.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 519,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,264.84/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.14

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