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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 968.10 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 968.10 and 536.52 is: 739.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 968.10 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/968.10 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 968.10 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 519,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,405.01/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.26

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