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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.81, 969.17 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.81, 969.17 and 541.22 is: 746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.81 : 969.17 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.81/969.17 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.81x = 969.17 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.81x = 524,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,526.64/702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.33

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