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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.46, 968.67 and 555.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.46, 968.67 and 555.63 is: 765.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.46 : 968.67 = 555.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.46/968.67 = 555.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.46x = 968.67 × 555.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.46x = 538,222.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,222.11/703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.11

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