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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 973.47 and 548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 973.47 and 548.02 is: 755.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 973.47 = 548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/973.47 = 548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 973.47 × 548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 533,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,481.03/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.77

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