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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.82, 968.82 and 536.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.82, 968.82 and 536.04 is: 739.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.82 : 968.82 = 536.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.82/968.82 = 536.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.82x = 968.82 × 536.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.82x = 519,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,326.27/701.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.97

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