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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 965.59 and 533.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 965.59 and 533.89 is: 736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 965.59 = 533.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/965.59 = 533.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 965.59 × 533.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 515,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,518.85/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.37

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