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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.73, 969.33 and 555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.73, 969.33 and 555.31 is: 765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.73 : 969.33 = 555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.73/969.33 = 555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.73x = 969.33 × 555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.73x = 538,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,278.64/702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.98

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