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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.28, 968.59 and 545.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.28, 968.59 and 545.39 is: 752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.28 : 968.59 = 545.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.28/968.59 = 545.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.28x = 968.59 × 545.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.28x = 528,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,258.77/702.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.20

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