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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.62, 968.31 and 534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.62, 968.31 and 534.84 is: 739.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.62 : 968.31 = 534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.62/968.31 = 534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.62x = 968.31 × 534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.62x = 517,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,890.92/700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.19

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