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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.55, 969.88 and 544.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.55, 969.88 and 544.83 is: 752.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.55 : 969.88 = 544.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.55/969.88 = 544.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.55x = 969.88 × 544.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.55x = 528,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,419.72/702.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.15

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