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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.29, 968.82 and 545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.29, 968.82 and 545.96 is: 753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.29 : 968.82 = 545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.29/968.82 = 545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.29x = 968.82 × 545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.29x = 528,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,936.97/702.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.16

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