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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.48, 968.82 and 545.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.48, 968.82 and 545.99 is: 754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.48 : 968.82 = 545.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.48/968.82 = 545.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.48x = 968.82 × 545.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.48x = 528,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,961.19/701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.07

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