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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 966.61 and 543.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 966.61 and 543.64 is: 749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 966.61 = 543.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/966.61 = 543.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 966.61 × 543.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 525,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,483.69/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.32

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