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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 970.08 and 537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 970.08 and 537.04 is: 741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 970.08 = 537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/970.08 = 537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 970.08 × 537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 520,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,971.76/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.96

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