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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701, 965.77 and 553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701, 965.77 and 553.58 is: 762.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701 : 965.77 = 553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701/965.77 = 553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701x = 965.77 × 553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701x = 534,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,630.96/701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.67

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