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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.68, 986.18 and 528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.68, 986.18 and 528.27 is: 728.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.68 : 986.18 = 528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.68/986.18 = 528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.68x = 986.18 × 528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.68x = 520,966.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,966.67/714.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.96

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