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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.10, 968.30 and 545.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.10, 968.30 and 545.61 is: 753.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.10 : 968.30 = 545.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.10/968.30 = 545.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.10x = 968.30 × 545.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.10x = 528,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,311.43/701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.55

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