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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.66, 968.67 and 545.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.66, 968.67 and 545.02 is: 751.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.66 : 968.67 = 545.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.66/968.67 = 545.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.66x = 968.67 × 545.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.66x = 527,944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,944.52/702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.35

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