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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.79, 968.13 and 545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.79, 968.13 and 545.46 is: 752.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.79 : 968.13 = 545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.79/968.13 = 545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.79x = 968.13 × 545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.79x = 528,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,076.19/701.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.47

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