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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.16, 977.67 and 529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.16, 977.67 and 529.54 is: 730.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.16 : 977.67 = 529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.16/977.67 = 529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.16x = 977.67 × 529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.16x = 517,712.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,712.93/709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.04

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