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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 970.68 and 547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 970.68 and 547.48 is: 755.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 970.68 = 547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/970.68 = 547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 970.68 × 547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 531,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,427.89/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.94

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