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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.27, 969.18 and 536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.27, 969.18 and 536.19 is: 739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.27 : 969.18 = 536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.27/969.18 = 536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.27x = 969.18 × 536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.27x = 519,664.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,664.62/702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.98

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