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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.56, 971.26 and 545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.56, 971.26 and 545.84 is: 753.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.56 : 971.26 = 545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.56/971.26 = 545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.56x = 971.26 × 545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.56x = 530,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,152.56/703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.53

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