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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 969.78 and 537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 969.78 and 537.04 is: 740.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 969.78 = 537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/969.78 = 537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 969.78 × 537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 520,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,810.65/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.84

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