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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.58, 976.85 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.58, 976.85 and 530.48 is: 732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.58 : 976.85 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.58/976.85 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.58x = 976.85 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.58x = 518,199.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,199.39/707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.35

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