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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.80, 966.96 and 534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.80, 966.96 and 534.72 is: 737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.80 : 966.96 = 534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.80/966.96 = 534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.80x = 966.96 × 534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.80x = 517,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,052.85/700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.80

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