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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.96, 966.58 and 554.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.96, 966.58 and 554.12 is: 763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.96 : 966.58 = 554.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.96/966.58 = 554.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.96x = 966.58 × 554.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.96x = 535,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,601.31/701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.01

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