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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.46, 968.34 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.46, 968.34 and 554.80 is: 764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.46 : 968.34 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.46/968.34 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.46x = 968.34 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.46x = 537,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,235.03/702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.79

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