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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.35, 985.11 and 528.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.35, 985.11 and 528.41 is: 728.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.35 : 985.11 = 528.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.35/985.11 = 528.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.35x = 985.11 × 528.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.35x = 520,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,541.98/714.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.69

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