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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 971.76 and 547.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 971.76 and 547.64 is: 755.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 971.76 = 547.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/971.76 = 547.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 971.76 × 547.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 532,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,174.65/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.54

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