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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.49, 967.92 and 554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.49, 967.92 and 554.29 is: 765.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.49 : 967.92 = 554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.49/967.92 = 554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.49x = 967.92 × 554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.49x = 536,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,503.88/700.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.90

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