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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.03, 966.18 and 533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.03, 966.18 and 533.94 is: 736.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.03 : 966.18 = 533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.03/966.18 = 533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.03x = 966.18 × 533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.03x = 515,879.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,879.48/700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.94

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