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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 967.96 and 555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 967.96 and 555.12 is: 764.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 967.96 = 555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/967.96 = 555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 967.96 × 555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 537,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,333.96/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.39

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