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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.03, 970.32 and 536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.03, 970.32 and 536.94 is: 741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.03 : 970.32 = 536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.03/970.32 = 536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.03x = 970.32 × 536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.03x = 521,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,003.62/703.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.08

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