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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.36, 973.14 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.36, 973.14 and 548.64 is: 756.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.36 : 973.14 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.36/973.14 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.36x = 973.14 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.36x = 533,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,903.53/705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.92

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