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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.09, 968.49 and 555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.09, 968.49 and 555.12 is: 765.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.09 : 968.49 = 555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.09/968.49 = 555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.09x = 968.49 × 555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.09x = 537,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,628.17/702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.75

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