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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.90, 972.41 and 547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.90, 972.41 and 547.26 is: 754.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.90 : 972.41 = 547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.90/972.41 = 547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.90x = 972.41 × 547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.90x = 532,154.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,154.71/704.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.93

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