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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.76, 968.49 and 535.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.76, 968.49 and 535.69 is: 739.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.76 : 968.49 = 535.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.76/968.49 = 535.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.76x = 968.49 × 535.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.76x = 518,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,810.41/701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.30

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