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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.59, 970.34 and 547.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.59, 970.34 and 547.11 is: 755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.59 : 970.34 = 547.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.59/970.34 = 547.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.59x = 970.34 × 547.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.59x = 530,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,879.98/702.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.61

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