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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.95, 970.42 and 545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.95, 970.42 and 545.22 is: 752.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.95 : 970.42 = 545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.95/970.42 = 545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.95x = 970.42 × 545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.95x = 529,091.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,091.03/702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.68

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