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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.06, 967.96 and 536.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.06, 967.96 and 536.01 is: 739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.06 : 967.96 = 536.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.06/967.96 = 536.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.06x = 967.96 × 536.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.06x = 518,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,836.24/702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.02

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