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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.00, 970.94 and 537.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.00, 970.94 and 537.95 is: 741.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.00 : 970.94 = 537.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.00/970.94 = 537.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.00x = 970.94 × 537.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.00x = 522,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,313.66/704.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.93

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