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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 971.12 and 554.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 971.12 and 554.91 is: 764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 971.12 = 554.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/971.12 = 554.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 971.12 × 554.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 538,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,882.34/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.89

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