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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.44, 969.30 and 537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.44, 969.30 and 537.66 is: 740.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.44 : 969.30 = 537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.44/969.30 = 537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.44x = 969.30 × 537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.44x = 521,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,153.84/703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.86

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