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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.78, 969.17 and 555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.78, 969.17 and 555.48 is: 767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.78 : 969.17 = 555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.78/969.17 = 555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.78x = 969.17 × 555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.78x = 538,351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,351.77/701.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.13

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