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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 965.72 and 543.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 965.72 and 543.71 is: 750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 965.72 = 543.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/965.72 = 543.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 965.72 × 543.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 525,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,068.90/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.06

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