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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 969.24 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 969.24 and 555 is: 765.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 969.24 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/969.24 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 969.24 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 537,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,928.20/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.63

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