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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.50, 966.46 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.50, 966.46 and 554.08 is: 763.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.50 : 966.46 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.50/966.46 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.50x = 966.46 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.50x = 535,496.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,496.16/701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.36

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