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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.50, 966.72 and 534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.50, 966.72 and 534.84 is: 738.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.50 : 966.72 = 534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.50/966.72 = 534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.50x = 966.72 × 534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.50x = 517,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,040.52/700.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.10

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