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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.60, 974.03 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.60, 974.03 and 548.28 is: 756.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.60 : 974.03 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.60/974.03 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.60x = 974.03 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.60x = 534,038.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,038.43/705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.86

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