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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.20, 985.32 and 528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.20, 985.32 and 528.13 is: 728.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.20 : 985.32 = 528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.20/985.32 = 528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.20x = 985.32 × 528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.20x = 520,377.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,377.05/714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.62

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