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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.93, 968.52 and 554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.93, 968.52 and 554.73 is: 766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.93 : 968.52 = 554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.93/968.52 = 554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.93x = 968.52 × 554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.93x = 537,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,267.10/700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.51

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