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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.32, 975.10 and 520.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.32, 975.10 and 520.48 is: 717.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.32 : 975.10 = 520.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.32/975.10 = 520.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.32x = 975.10 × 520.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.32x = 507,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,520.05/707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.53

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