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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.38, 965.88 and 542.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.38, 965.88 and 542.51 is: 748.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.38 : 965.88 = 542.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.38/965.88 = 542.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.38x = 965.88 × 542.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.38x = 523,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,998.35/700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.16

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