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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.17, 967.01 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.17, 967.01 and 544.68 is: 752.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.17 : 967.01 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.17/967.01 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.17x = 967.01 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.17x = 526,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,708.28/700.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.26

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