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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 966.96 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 966.96 and 553.80 is: 763.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 966.96 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/966.96 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 966.96 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 535,502.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,502.45/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.41

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