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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.14, 968.73 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.14, 968.73 and 544.42 is: 752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.14 : 968.73 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.14/968.73 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.14x = 968.73 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.14x = 527,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,395.99/701.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.20

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