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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 969.93 and 555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 969.93 and 555.48 is: 766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 969.93 = 555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/969.93 = 555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 969.93 × 555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 538,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,776.72/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.31

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