Finding average resistive force

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Homework Statement


A 70-kg diver steps off a 10-m tower and drops from rest strait down into the water. If he comes to rest 5.0 m beneath the surface, determine the average resistive force exerted on him by the water.

Homework Equations


This is the only equation that I know goes with this problem:
(KE + PEg + PEs)i = (KE + PEg + PEs)f

The Attempt at a Solution


I can't get anywhere with this.
 
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