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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.39, 970.53 and 544.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.39, 970.53 and 544.89 is: 752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.39 : 970.53 = 544.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.39/970.53 = 544.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.39x = 970.53 × 544.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.39x = 528,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,832.09/702.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.90

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