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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.72, 969.64 and 536.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.72, 969.64 and 536.67 is: 740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.72 : 969.64 = 536.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.72/969.64 = 536.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.72x = 969.64 × 536.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.72x = 520,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,375.36/702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.52

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