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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.70, 969.80 and 546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.70, 969.80 and 546.06 is: 752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.70 : 969.80 = 546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.70/969.80 = 546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.70x = 969.80 × 546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.70x = 529,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,568.99/703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.55

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