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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 972.09 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 972.09 and 547.02 is: 754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 972.09 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/972.09 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 972.09 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 531,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,752.67/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.39

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