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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 969.33 and 536.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 969.33 and 536.55 is: 740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 969.33 = 536.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/969.33 = 536.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 969.33 × 536.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 520,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,094.01/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.24

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