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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.18, 965.24 and 552.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.18, 965.24 and 552.55 is: 761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.18 : 965.24 = 552.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.18/965.24 = 552.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.18x = 965.24 × 552.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.18x = 533,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,340.60/700.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.72

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