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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 968.18 and 554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.68, 968.18 and 554.48 is: 766.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.68 : 968.18 = 554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.68/968.18 = 554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.68x = 968.18 × 554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.68x = 536,828.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,828.83/700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.15

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