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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.09, 969.87 and 556.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.09, 969.87 and 556.12 is: 767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.09 : 969.87 = 556.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.09/969.87 = 556.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.09x = 969.87 × 556.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.09x = 539,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,364.10/703.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.13

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