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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.73, 967.95 and 554.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.73, 967.95 and 554.31 is: 764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.73 : 967.95 = 554.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.73/967.95 = 554.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.73x = 967.95 × 554.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.73x = 536,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,544.36/701.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.60

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