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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 968.56 and 545.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 968.56 and 545.79 is: 753.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 968.56 = 545.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/968.56 = 545.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 968.56 × 545.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 528,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,632.63/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.81

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