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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.88, 985.77 and 527.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.88, 985.77 and 527.70 is: 728.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.88 : 985.77 = 527.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.88/985.77 = 527.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.88x = 985.77 × 527.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.88x = 520,190.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,190.83/713.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.68

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