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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 966.04 and 534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 966.04 and 534.72 is: 737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 966.04 = 534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/966.04 = 534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 966.04 × 534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 516,560.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,560.91/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.35

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