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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 967.96 and 536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 967.96 and 536 is: 738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 967.96 = 536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/967.96 = 536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 967.96 × 536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 518,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,826.56/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.90

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