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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 968.24 and 545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 968.24 and 545.14 is: 751.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 968.24 = 545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/968.24 = 545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 968.24 × 545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 527,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,826.35/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.87

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