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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.38, 966.33 and 534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.38, 966.33 and 534.53 is: 737.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.38 : 966.33 = 534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.38/966.33 = 534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.38x = 966.33 × 534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.38x = 516,534.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,534.79/700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.51

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