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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.90, 970.74 and 537.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.90, 970.74 and 537.81 is: 741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.90 : 970.74 = 537.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.90/970.74 = 537.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.90x = 970.74 × 537.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.90x = 522,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,073.68/703.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.69

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