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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 973.44 and 549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705, 973.44 and 549.48 is: 758.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 973.44 = 549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/973.44 = 549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 973.44 × 549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 534,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,885.81/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.70

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