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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 968.48 and 554.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 968.48 and 554.98 is: 766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 968.48 = 554.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/968.48 = 554.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 968.48 × 554.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 537,487.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,487.03/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.44

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