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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.71, 967.82 and 544.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.71, 967.82 and 544.83 is: 751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.71 : 967.82 = 544.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.71/967.82 = 544.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.71x = 967.82 × 544.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.71x = 527,295.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,295.61/701.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.44

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